UNICEF response to Sudan crisis "chapeau", 04 May 2023

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This document provides an overview of the impact of the humanitarian crisis on children in Sudan, and UNICEF’s initial response in Sudan and neighbouring countries.  

Highlights: 

• Heavy fighting broke out in Khartoum on 15 April 2023 and extended throughout Sudan. By 4 May, more than 100 children had reportedly been killed and nearly two thousand injured. 
• The fighting is exacerbating the already fragile humanitarian situation, with 2.5 million children expected to be in need of humanitarian assistance as a result of the recent conflict, in addition to the estimated 8.5 million children already in need.  
• Households are running low on food, fuel and cash, while prices of basic commodities have risen by 40 – 60 per cent in some areas. 
• Lifesaving treatment services to about 50,000 children with severe acute malnutrition (SAM) have been disrupted, including 1,700 children with medical complications. 
• The central cold chain, including millions of vaccines, has been compromised with electricity supply unstable and limited access to fuel for generators.  
• Nearly 120,000 people had crossed to neighbouring countries as of 1 May, with more than 500,000 people expected to cross in the next few months.  
• UNICEF is working to ensure continuity of essential services in hotspots in Sudan and supporting the provision of urgent assistance to the newly internally displaced people and affected host communities. 
• In neighbouring countries, UNICEF teams are working with host governments and partners to provide immediate lifesaving response as people arrive.