Report: Over 10M Children Exposed to War in Sudan
The British-based charity Save the Children claimed in a report published on Wednesday that more than 10M children have been within a five-kilometer radius (3.1 mi) of an active warzone during the yearlong conflict in Sudan....
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Facts
- The British-based charity Save the Children claimed in a report published on Wednesday that more than 10M children have been within a five-kilometer radius (3.1 mi) of an active warzone during the yearlong conflict in Sudan.1
- This figure shows a 60% increase from the 6.6M children exposed to violence in the first month of fighting, meaning that one in two Sudanese children have now been exposed to battles, bombings, and other attacks.2
- Additionally, Save the Children said that the Sudan war is the world's largest child displacement crisis as well as that millions face acute malnourishment, including severe acute malnutrition.3
- This comes as the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, says that thousands of people are forced to flee every day as the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continues.4
- One year into the conflict that quickly spread across Sudan, an estimated 8.5M people have been displaced — including 1.8M who fled the country — amid sexual and gender-based violence, and attacks on civilians.5
- Also on Wednesday, Reuters reported that Iranian-made drones have helped the Sudanese army to halt the progress of the Rapid Support Forces and regain territory around the capital, Khartoum.6
Sources: 1Al Jazeera, 2CGTN Africa, 3Save the Children International, 4Voice of America, 5Forbes and 6Reuters.
Narratives
- Establishment-critical narrative, as provided by New York Times. Despite the continued outcries of international aid groups, the world has done little to bring Sudan's crisis to an end. Both warring sides have faced little public criticism for human rights violations and the UN Security Council took nearly a year to call for a cease-fire. The international community must wake up and take responsibility for this crisis.
- Pro-establishment narrative, as provided by UN News. The international community remains steadfast in its commitment to help Sudan. Without an end to the ongoing conflict, the security of the entirety of East Africa may be at stake. International support and aid must continue to be encouraged as the UN and its mediation teams remain set on securing a sustainable and peaceful future for the region.
