More than 300 children killed or injured in Sudan war in 6 months, UNICEF says
Summary
More than 300 children have been killed or injured in the war in Sudan over the past six months, mostly from drone strikes, according to UNICEF. The conflict between Sudan’s military and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has caused widespread violence, displacement, and humanitarian needs, especially in the states of Kordofan, Darfur, and Blue Nile.Key Facts
- The fighting in Sudan started in April 2023, mainly between the Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
- Over 300 children have been harmed in six months, with 60% of injuries linked to drone attacks.
- The war has killed at least 59,000 people and displaced about 13 million.
- More than 30 million people in Sudan need humanitarian aid due to the conflict.
- The U.N. Human Rights Council condemned the violence and called for protection of civilians and support for refugees.
- Drone strikes and shelling have damaged schools, markets, fuel stations, and water sources.
- Civilians face severe hardship, including siege-like conditions in some areas.
- At least 15 miners died when a gold mine collapsed near Sudan’s border with Egypt; mine safety is a common concern.
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