- UNICEF reports that in Sudan, more than 300 children have been killed, with no breakdown by age.
- According to the available data, the majority of children killed were boys in the age range of 10–17 years. The largest number of deaths was recorded in the city of Khartoum, followed by the states of Darfur and Blaknit Nile, where the share of children killed is 60%.
- Material also indicates that nearly 59,000 children have been killed, with about 13 million people affected, who require humanitarian assistance.
Ongoing hostilities in Sudan have killed more than 300 children, according to UNICEF, with no breakdown by age, based on data from the UN (UNICEF).
The war in Sudan has been going on since 2023. The situation has been worsening as a result of the armed conflict and the rapid spread of violence, displacement and deprivation.
According to UNICEF data, the majority of children killed are boys in the age range of 10–17 years. The material also notes that the share of children killed is 60%.
UNICEF material states that the country’s most affected areas are those where the UN, the U.S., the United Kingdom and other international partners have recorded the highest number of incidents. It is also noted that the RSF armed group has been controlling areas around el-Obeid in Sudan.
According to UNICEF, in total, nearly 59,000 children have been killed, with 13 million people affected by the fighting. It is also reported that more than 30 million children need humanitarian assistance.
The UNICEF material says that civilians in general, including children, have been directly affected by attacks on civilian infrastructure, including water supply, roads, bridges and power lines. UNICEF also says that up to 500,000 people may be at risk, and that the number of children may increase further.
Sheldon Yett, UNICEF spokesperson for Sudan, said: “Children are being caught in a relentless cycle of violence, displacement and deprivation.” UNICEF also noted that protecting children’s civilian infrastructure is essential, and that the international community must act immediately to protect children from attacks.