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21 November 2023

At least 5 million children at the brink in Darfur as unchecked conflict worsens

In the last seven months of fighting in Sudan, reported cases of children killed and injured in Darfur spiked 450 per cent when compared to all of 2022.

displaced children, armed conflict, 200 days, Sudan, war, safe learning spaces

06 November 2023

Over 200 days of war leaves a generation of children in Sudan on the brink

UNICEF calls for redoubled commitment to Sudan, now the largest child displacement crisis in the world

nutrition, Sudan, malnutrition, infant nutrition, health, boy, girl, infant, nutrition screening, MUAC

24 September 2023

Tens of thousands of Sudanese children on the brink of death before the year ends

This is a summary of what was said by UNICEF Spokesperson James Elder – to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

On 15 August 2023, a child poses for a photograph at a gathering point for Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) in Wad Madani, Sudan.

More than two million children displaced by brutal conflict in Sudan as violence spreads to new areas

With more children displaced in past 52 days than in previous four years combined, UNICEF warns that, without peace, the future of Sudan’s children is at stake.

Severe violations of children’s rights an ‘hourly occurrence’ in Sudan, warns UNICEF

UNICEF has received credible reports that at least 435 children killed and 2025 injured in past 100 days – an average of more than one an hour

Sudan: Top un officials sound alarm at spike In violence against women and girls

child protection, psychosocial support, children affected by armed conflict, children in war, Sudan, stress, trauma, displaced children, UNICEF

“No bullets. One rose for each child.”

The impact of war through children’s voices and drawings

Hanona brings her child Maher to a nutrition centre in Abushok in North Darfur for health screening. UNICEF has maintained delivery of critical services in Darfur and other conflict affected areas.

Over one million children newly displaced in two months as Sudan faces escalating conflict

More than 5 million children in Darfur region at grave risk as humanitarian situation deteriorates in Sudan

On 2 May 2023, a parent awaits healthcare services at Fashir Reproductive health centre in Sudan. The centre received WASH and health supplies from UNICEF

Sudan conflict leaves 13.6 million children in desperate need of humanitarian aid

Violence continues to disrupt the lives of children and families, who are in the midst of a catastrophe. UNICEF is calling for US$838 million to address the crisis, an increase of US$253 million since the current conflict began in April 2023

Girl coloring with her friends.

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