The United Nations issued a grave warning on Friday about the dire humanitarian situation facing children in Sudan, stating that an estimated 3.2 million children under the age of 5 are expected to suffer from acute malnutrition in 2025.
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric highlighted that over 700,000 of these children are at risk of severe acute malnutrition, a condition that can have devastating consequences for their health and development.
Dujarric emphasized the scale of the crisis, describing it as the “world’s largest child displacement crisis.”
He noted that 5 million children have been displaced due to the ongoing conflict between the General Abdel Fattah al Burhan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces, with many leaving their homes with limited resources.
The spokesperson stressed the significant challenges faced by families in accessing food, water, and essential services, warning that these barriers could lead to further loss of life.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has had a devastating impact on the country, with over 20,000 deaths and the displacement of over 14 million people reported.
This UN warning underscores the urgent need for increased humanitarian assistance and a swift resolution to the conflict to prevent further suffering among the Sudanese population, particularly children.
