The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has revealed the devastating impact of the civil war that broke out in Sudan two years ago on children. According to published data, serious crimes against children have increased since the beginning of the war. a terrifying increase of a thousand percent occurred. During this process, at least 2 children were killed confirmed and the number is likely much higher. UNICEF highlights the dire situation in Sudan, highlighting the urgency and need for funding for humanitarian assistance in the country.
Attacks on Schools and Rising Violations
Another devastating effect of the civil war in Sudan on children is the dramatic increase in attacks on schools. In 2022, 33 school attacks were recorded before the war began, while in the last two years, this number has increased Increased to 181. This situation shows that children's right to education has been seriously violated and that there is no longer a safe learning environment. Other serious violations against children have also reached alarming levels.
Growing Needs and the Threat of Famine
The number of children in need of urgent help has also increased exponentially due to the impact of the war. Before the war, around 8 million children were in need of humanitarian aid, while today this number has It has exceeded 15 millionThe overall toll of the two-year civil war is tens of thousands of dead and approximately 13 million people flee conflict The declaration of famine in five different regions, including Zamzam, the country’s largest refugee camp, is deepening the dimensions of the humanitarian crisis. The United Nations reported that 400 people were killed in attacks on camps in and around the town of Al Fasher last week. These latest attacks show once again how much danger civilians, especially children, are in.
Efforts of the International Community
The international community is also trying to take action in the face of this dire situation in Sudan. The British government has invited representatives from twenty countries to an urgent meeting today to discuss the crisis in Sudan. However, it was noteworthy that the warring factions, the parties to the conflict, were not invited to the meeting. It is vital that the international community takes more effective and coordinated steps for the future of children in Sudan.
