Nearly 18 million people face acute food insecurity, 14 million of them children, and 70% of hospitals no longer work amid rising diseases. This catastrophic situation must not be allowed to continue.
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An entire generation of children in Sudan faces catastrophe as war enters second year
UNICEF calls for urgent action to to halt the violence, facilitate humanitarian access, and provide life-saving aid to those in need, so as to prevent even worse catastrophe to come.
One year into Sudan’s war, its people yearn for peace as hunger soars
More than one-third of the population (18 million people) face acute or emergency food insecurity, a number that will likely soar as the lean season approaches in May.
UN says warring parties must halt fighting, protect civilians, allow free flow of aid in Sudan
Fighting between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces has killed thousands of civilians since it began on 15 April 2023. There are more than six million IDPs and two million refugees.
Sudan + 6 more
Thousands still fleeing Sudan daily, after one year of war
The ongoing conflict has shattered people’s lives, filling them with fear and loss. Attacks on civilians and conflict-related sexual and gender-based violence continue unabated.
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Conflict surge threatens millions to slide into worst levels of acute food insecurity and malnutrition in Sudan
As of March 2024, a total of 4.86 million people are estimated to be acutely malnourished, of whom 3.66 million are children under five and 1.2 million are pregnant and lactating women.
Uganda + 5 more
UNHCR and partners seek $1.4 billion to support South Sudanese refugees in region
Since the start of the conflict in South Sudan more than 10 years ago, growing needs compounded by food shortages, insecurity and the impacts of climate change, have kept South Sudanese in exile.
An estimated 24 million children exposed to a year of brutality and rights violations in Sudan conflict
A year into the armed conflict, children are at risk of a generational catastrophe, and their rights to life, survival, protection, education, health and development have all been gravely violated.
Nearly 230,000 children and new mothers likely to die from hunger without critical action in Sudan
More than 2.9 million children are acutely malnourished and another 729,000 under fives are suffering from severe acute malnutrition – the most dangerous and deadly form of extreme hunger.
Sudan: Internet shutdown threatens delivery of humanitarian and emergency services
A near total communication blackout in Sudan since early February poses serious risks to the coordination of emergency assistance and humanitarian services to millions of people caught up in the conflict.
World + 13 more
More than 230 million girls and women worldwide have undergone female genital mutilation
UNICEF reports a 15 per cent increase, or 30 million more girls and women, compared with the data released eight years ago. The largest share of the global burden is found in African countries.
Sudan + 2 more
Sudan war risks creating the world’s largest hunger crisis, warns WFP chief
More than 25 million people across Sudan, South Sudan and Chad are trapped in a spiral of deteriorating food security. WFP is unable to get sufficient aid to desperate communities trapped by fighting.
oPt + 4 more
FAO chief raises concerns about rise in hunger levels in NENA region
Hunger in the Arab States reached its highest value since the start of the millennium in 2022, with 59.8 million undernourished people. This represents a 75.9 percent increase from 2000.
Chad + 4 more
Chad fears ‘very real’ prospect of more Sudanese refugee arrivals, needs support
Almost a year since the start of the civil war in Sudan, Chad urgently needs more humanitarian aid and significant development investment to stabilize the fragile socio-economic environment.
Ethiopia + 4 more
UN launches $3.24 billion response plan for Ethiopia
In addition to dealing with past disasters and conflict, humanitarians are mounting a new response to El Niño-driven drought. The plan targets 15.5 million people, including 10.4 million with food needs.
World + 5 more
Guterres warns of war being waged on fundamental human rights
"From Ukraine to Sudan to Myanmar, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Gaza, parties to conflict are turning a blind eye to international law, the Geneva Conventions and even the UN Charter."
New UN report details horrific violations and abuses by both sides as fighting spreads in Sudan
The report details multiple indiscriminate attacks by both SAF and RSF in densely populated areas, including sites sheltering IDPs particularly in Khartoum, Kordorfan and Darfur.
South Sudan + 1 more
MSF calls for urgent response in South Sudan transit sites to prevent deadly outbreaks
Thousands of people who left Sudan are desperately short of clean water, food, shelter and healthcare. Overcrowded and unhygienic living conditions increase the risk of disease outbreaks, warns MSF.
Sudan + 2 more
At least 25 million people struggling with soaring hunger as Sudan crisis sends shockwaves around region
We're seeing no signs that the number of families fleeing across borders will slow. The children and women who are crossing to South Sudan or Chad are hungry and arriving with no resources, warns WFP.
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Violent attacks against schools in Africa rose 20 per cent in 2023
These incidents include drone strikes on schools, the killing of primary teachers, and the use of tear gas to disperse teacher meetings, according to Save the Children.