It Gets Worse - 13 Aid Agences Expelled from Sudan

by Michael Bear · 2009-03-05 12:25:00 UTC
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As of Thursday afternoon, the UN reports that the Sudanese Government has expelled thirteen aid agencies.

According to Amnesty International, the expulsions mean that "2.2 million people face the risk of starvation and disease."

So far, twelve agencies have issued statements confirming that they've had to stop operations: Action contra la Faim (ACF), CARE, CHF International, International Rescue Committee (IRC), Norwegian Refugee Council, Medecins Sans Frontieres - France (MSF France), Medecins Sans Frontieres - Holland (MSF Holland), Mercy Corps, Oxfam and Save the Children UK, and Save the Children US, and Solidarities.

The Guardian reports that PADCO (now AECOM International Development) has also been expelled.  PADCO is a for-profit development agency.

Michael Bear
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