France, April 15 -- The UK led international calls, today, Tuesday, for an urgent end to the war in Sudan, as London hosted a high-level conference marking two years since the conflict began. Britain pledged an additional £120 million (137 million euros) in humanitarian aid, warning that Sudan is now facing the worst humanitarian crisis on record.

The announcement comes amid growing concern over the escalating violence and worsening conditions for millions caught in the crossfire.

The European Union and member states also pledged over 522 million euros to address the crisis.

The UK is for 600,000 people and comes on the back of a 113million pounds - 130 million euros - aid package announced last November.

Britain's government sai...