Besieged city is ‘epicenter of child suffering’ in Sudan, UNICEF warns
Summary
El-Fasher, a city in Sudan, is experiencing severe hardships as a paramilitary group has besieged it, trapping 260,000 people, including 130,000 children, without essential aid for over 16 months. The United Nations reports that this situation has led to severe child malnutrition and deaths. UNICEF is urging all parties involved to allow unhindered access for humanitarian aid.Key Facts
- El-Fasher in Sudan's North Darfur has been besieged for over a year by the paramilitary group, RSF.
- The city currently has about 260,000 trapped residents, half of whom are children.
- Around 6,000 children are suffering from severe malnutrition and are at risk of dying.
- El-Fasher has been cut off from aid and supply lines due to the siege.
- UNICEF reports that diseases and violence are causing young deaths daily in the city.
- The conflict began in April 2023 when tensions between Sudan's military and RSF escalated.
- Over 14 million people have been displaced by the war in Sudan, leading to the world's largest humanitarian crisis.
- The International Criminal Court is investigating alleged war crimes in the conflict.
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