United States Assistance for Sudanese Refugees in Chad

Press Statement
Adam Ereli, Deputy Spokesman
Washington, DC
March 16, 2005


United States Assistance for Sudanese Refugees in Chad


The United States is pleased to announce a contribution of $17.85 million to
the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) to continue to
provide assistance and protection for over 200,000 Sudanese who have sought
refuge in Chad as a result of the continuing conflict and deprivation in
Darfur.

The United States has provided nearly $100 million towards appeals from UNHCR,
the World Food Program, and partner international and non-governmental
organizations to support the Sudanese refugees in Chad since the beginning of
the crisis in 2003. The humanitarian situation on both sides of the border
remains fragile and additional donor support for the international relief
effort is needed. The United States calls on other donors to respond with
similar generosity.



2005/328

Released on March 16, 2005

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