Hundreds of children ‘terrified’ and alone after fleeing Sudan’s el-Fasher
Summary
Hundreds of children have reached Tawila in Sudan's Darfur region after fleeing violence in the city of el-Fasher. These children arrived without their parents due to the ongoing conflict between the paramilitary group RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces. Humanitarian groups are providing support, but many children face trauma and risk of trafficking.Key Facts
- About 400 children arrived in Tawila without their parents after fleeing el-Fasher.
- The RSF took control of el-Fasher, cutting off food and medicine.
- Humanitarian groups report children traveling alone and experiencing trauma.
- The RSF and Sudanese Armed Forces have been in conflict since April 2023.
- UN reports that over 100,000 people fled el-Fasher, many heading to Chad.
- In Tawila, 15,000 people, including many children, have been registered since late October.
- Displacement camps in Tawila lack basic facilities like water and toilets.
- Risks such as trafficking and recruitment into fighting are increasing for displaced children.
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