US EditionI was a child soldier – here’s what it’ll take to protect young lives in conflict zones
- In 2023, fighting between the SAF and RSF caused a dire crisis for children in Sudan.
- Years of conflict and displacement led to a surge in violations against children.
- The crisis is compounded by famine, dropping vaccination rates, and the rainy season.
- UNICEF reported a 1000% surge in grave violations; Catherine Russell stated, "Sudan is the biggest humanitarian crisis."
- Humanitarian access and funding are critically low, threatening essential programs; UNICEF seeks $1 billion for 2025.
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According to Unicef, the number of children and young people in need of help in Sudan has almost doubled in the two years following the outbreak of the civil war.
I was a child soldier – here’s what it’ll take to protect young lives in conflict zones
The use of child soldiers is a profound human tragedy that continues to scar generations across the world. According to the United Nations, over the years, thousands of children, some as young as six years old, have been manipulated, indoctrinated and coerced into joining armed groups. Many of these children have fought against peacekeeping troops in Liberia, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, the Democratic Republic of Congo and US-led coalition soldiers in…
Sudan: Number Of Children In Need Of Humanitarian Assistance In Sudan Doubles As Conflict Enters Third Year Amid 'Perfect Storm' Of Threats To Children
15 million children in need as violence, hunger, and disease increase, and growing constraints on access and funding compound challenges
Islamic Relief Deutschland e.V. [Newsroom]Cologne (ots) - Two years of war in Sudan have triggered the world's worst hunger crisis: famine and mass hunger spread all over the country and humanitarian organizations are working in the race over time to bring people before the start ... Read more here...Original content of: Islamic Relief Deutschland e.V., transmitted by news aktuell
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