Over 5,500 children displaced by fighting in Sudan’s el-Obeid, charity says
Summary
Fighting around the Sudanese city of el-Obeid has forced over 5,500 children to leave their homes, with many more at risk. The battles have caused a shortage of food, water, and medicine, worsened by crowded living conditions and a disease outbreak.Key Facts
- More than 5,500 children have been displaced by conflict near el-Obeid, Sudan.
- El-Obeid is a key city with over half a million people and important for humanitarian aid.
- The city is under siege by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who control the Darfur region.
- Drone attacks have hit fuel stations and water tankers, causing shortages of these essentials.
- Overcrowding and fighting have worsened a cholera outbreak, with 300 cases confirmed.
- Children displaced make up about 55% of Sudan’s total displaced population.
- Many children are suffering psychological harm after witnessing violence or losing family members.
- The UN Human Rights Council condemned RSF attacks on el-Obeid amid fears of mass violence like in nearby el-Fasher.
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