The United States has announced nearly one hundred and seventy-two million dollars in additional humanitarian assistance for the people of Sudan and neighbouring countries experiencing the impacts of the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

The Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, said, said other countries include Chad, Egypt, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and the Central African Republic as the money will settle the needs of refugees, internally displaced persons, and people affected by conflict in the region.

Mr. Blinken said for the humanitarian assistance to have the greatest possible impact and save countless lives, Sudanese authorities must remove the bureaucratic and security restrictions that are hindering shipments of lifesaving aid.

Report says Life-saving supplies are being held at customs and are routed through long, dangerous roads in order to reach communities most in need.