Summary
In August 2024, a school in el-Obeid, Sudan was shelled, killing a teacher and 13 students, and injuring others, including a student named Makarem who still has shrapnel in her head. The attack occurred during Sudan's ongoing civil war, which began in April 2023 and has led to significant loss of life and displacement. The school reopened after renovations, and some students, including Makarem and her sister Ikram, have returned.
Key Facts
- The shelling happened at Abu Sitta girls' school in el-Obeid, Sudan, in August 2024.
- A teacher and 13 students died in the incident, and several others were injured.
- Makarem, one of the injured students, was struck in the shoulder and head, and still has a piece of shrapnel in her head.
- The attack is linked to the ongoing civil war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group.
- Over 150,000 people have died, and millions are displaced due to the war.
- The RSF has not responded to accusations of being behind the shelling.
- The Kordofan region, rich in oil, is a key battleground in the conflict due to its strategic location.
- A large number of children in Sudan are out of school, with North Darfur being one of the hardest-hit areas.
