France, Feb. 7 -- The United Nations appealed Wednesday for $4.1 billion in aid to provide for civilians caught-up in the conflict in Sudan

"Ten months of conflict have robbed the people of Sudan of nearly everything - their safety, their homes and their livelihoods," United Nations aid chief Martin Griffiths said in a statement.Brutal Conflict

The brutal conflict that erupted in Sudan in April last year has caused a humanitarian collapse and left over half of the country's population - around 25 million people - in need of assistance and protection. Fighting in Sudan's El Gezira state threatens aid, displaces thousands

The UN and its partners said they need $2.7 billion this year to reach 14.7 million people with desperately-needed ai...