Sudan's invisible children - born in war with no legal identity
Summary
A 17-year-old Sudanese girl named Amira was kidnapped and raped during the conflict in el-Fasher, Sudan, resulting in her giving birth to a son without legal identity documents. Many children born in war zones like Darfur face difficulties in being registered officially because their fathers are unknown or absent. This lack of legal identity prevents access to basic services like healthcare and education.Key Facts
- El-Fasher, a city in Darfur, was under siege for 18 months during fighting between Sudan’s military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
- Amira was abducted by armed men from the RSF, held captive for two months, and was repeatedly raped.
- After escaping, Amira gave birth to her son in a hospital run by the International Medical Corps at a humanitarian center.
- She cannot register her son's birth because she does not have any information about his father.
- Without birth registration, the child cannot get vaccinations, go to school, or receive other official help.
- Many children born in conflict zones in Sudan face similar problems of lacking legal identity.
- Aid groups like the Nada Al-Azhar Foundation provide some support but face challenges due to the conflict and missing documents.
- Mothers, sometimes themselves very young, often have limited ability to care for children born amid conflict and displacement.
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