AID groups have hit out at international neglect on the situation in Sudan as global leaders gathered in Paris today to discuss support for the country wrecked by war and famine.

Sudan has been in conflict for a year since tensions between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) broke out into open fighting across the country.

Diplomats and aid groups met today to drum up humanitarian support for a United Nations campaign which needs some $2.7 billion (£2.2bn) to get food, healthcare and other essential supplies to 24 million people.