Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee – One in five people in the Central Sahel needs Humanitarian Aid: Now is the Time to turn Words into Action
Published on January 15, 2024
The Central Sahel is facing a dire humanitarian crisis, with 17 million people in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger requiring aid. Violence levels are alarming, with nearly 700 civilians killed in just two months. Urgent action is needed to address the funding shortfalls, deliver critical assistance, and invest in resilience and sustainable development to prevent further suffering in the region’s most vulnerable communities.