Summary
The United Nations has reported severe child malnutrition in North Darfur, Sudan, where conflict between the Sudanese army and Rapid Support Forces continues. UNICEF found over half of the children screened in a specific area were malnourished, with some facing life-threatening conditions. The conflict has displaced millions and caused famine, making it a major humanitarian crisis.
Key Facts
- UNICEF warns of high levels of child malnutrition in North Darfur, Sudan.
- Over 53% of 500 screened children in Um Baru area are acutely malnourished.
- One in six children has severe acute malnutrition, a potentially fatal condition.
- Fighting in Sudan involves the national army and the Rapid Support Forces.
- The conflict has displaced over 12 million people and caused widespread famine.
- A UN team visited the RSF-controlled city of el-Fasher, finding it nearly deserted.
- More than 100,000 people fled el-Fasher due to fighting and reported atrocities.
- The UN has called for an immediate ceasefire to stop the ongoing violence.
