Sudanese officials praise Saudi support for flood victims

RIYADH, 29 August 2022, (TON): Sudanese officials praised King Salman’s directive to deliver 250 tons of humanitarian, relief, and shelter aid to victims of flooding in Sudan through an air bridge.

United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs said “the number of deaths in Sudan resulting from torrential rains and flooding over the past month has risen to 89, while 50,000 homes across the country have either been completely or partially destroyed.”

Saudi Press Agency reported “a member of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, Taher Abu Bakr Hajar, expressed his appreciation for the great efforts made by the Kingdom to help Sudan in all fields.”

The first two flights of Saudi aid provided by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center arrived in Khartoum.

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