The Deputy Spokesman for the UN Secretary-General on Monday said the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) warns that ongoing conflict, displacement and funding shortages continue to deepen humanitarian needs across Sudan. OCHA once again called on all parties to protect civilians and to facilitate rapid, safe, unhindered and sustained humanitarian access. “At the same time, as we have been telling you, funding gaps are limiting the assistance available to people in need. “OCHA continues to urge donors to provide additional funding for the humanitarian response. This year’s humanitarian appeal for Sudan is about 41 per cent funded, with $1.2 billion received against the $2.9 billion required.”