It added that the Polish government has provided it with EUR 1 million for its emergency relief efforts to support those displaced by the war in Sudan, where more humanitarian aid is urgently needed.
“Following an exemplary response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis, Poland has stepped up on the world stage to support those forced to flee their homes inside Sudan,” said Kevin J. Allen, UNHCR Representative in Poland.
“Such international solidarity — and, indeed, humanitarian leadership — is inspiring and a reminder that Poland is increasingly a global player,” he added, as cited by the foreign ministry in Warsaw.
During a humanitarian conference in Paris on April 15, Poland and 32 other states and organizations pledged EUR 2 billion to support civilian populations in Sudan and those who sought refuge in neighboring countries, according to the Polish foreign ministry.
“In terms of the humanitarian needs in Sudan, we deal with one of the most difficult situations and serious displacement crises in Africa," Polish Deputy Foreign Minister Anna Radwan-Röhrenschef said at the Sudan pledging conference.
She added: "We have received 1 million Ukrainian refugees in Poland, which is why we are aware of the importance of the support to displaced populations that are forced to flee because of armed conflicts in other parts of the world."
Following its recent pledge for Sudan, Poland has announced that it will also support UNHCR's work in Armenia with USD 250,000, according to the foreign ministry in Warsaw.
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Source: gov.pl