An attempt is made to review shortcomings in refugee and displaced people aid and rehabilitiation in eastern Sudan. Shortcomings are discussed as related to the recipients, the local inhabitants and the environment. Contreibuting factors
Meteorological data for a period of 30 to 50 years was analysed to ascertain the climatic changes in the Republic of Sudan. The study confirms that the temperatures are rising and rainfall declining. Rigorous analysis of relative humidity, clouds
, radiation and evaporation also confirms the changing pattern, a trend which may accelerate environmental degradation and desertification in Sudan.