Sudan’s war threatens an ‘entire generation’s’ future, UN warns
Summary
The United Nations reports that more than 8 million children in Sudan have missed school due to a civil war lasting over three years. The war has damaged many schools, caused attacks on educational facilities, and forced parents to keep children at home out of safety concerns, threatening the future of an entire generation.Key Facts
- Over 8 million school-age children in Sudan are out of school because of ongoing civil war.
- Nearly 75% of schools in the Darfur region are damaged or unusable.
- Since 2024, there have been more than 67 attacks on schools and 154 cases of schools used for military purposes.
- More than half of Sudan’s teachers have not been paid, yet many still teach.
- The conflict has displaced about 15 million people across Sudan.
- More than half of Sudan’s 33 million people need urgent humanitarian help, with many being children.
- The war affects women and children the most, especially those who cannot protect themselves.
- The UN and partners have helped about 1 million children return to some form of learning this year, but this is far less than needed.
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