News Center – The suffering of children in Sudan is deepening with the recurring waves of displacement. Thousands of children find themselves without education, healthcare, or clean water, exacerbating the health and psychological risks that threaten their lives and well-being.

 

Displacement has intensified in the city of El Obeid in North Kordofan State. Save the Children confirmed on Tuesday, July 7th, that more than 5,500 children are among approximately 11,000 newly displaced people who have fled the escalating violence in and around the city. The organization indicates that the intense drone strikes have resulted in deaths and widespread destruction of infrastructure, leading to severe shortages of fuel and water and creating conditions akin to a siege within the city, where thousands of residents find themselves trapped and cut off from basic services.

The organization said that humanitarian access to the city of El Obeid has become severely restricted, after the disruption and closure of main roads that are a vital artery for the commercial and humanitarian city. At the same time, the rainy season and the continued outbreak of cholera in Kordofan, of which the Ministry of Health confirmed the registration of more than 300 cases, pose additional risks to children who do not receive health care, while the new displacement to the already overcrowded camps increases the likelihood of the situation worsening.

 

Displaced families face extremely difficult living conditions, with many struggling to access adequate shelter, clean water, healthcare, and education. Overcrowding is placing additional strain on already limited resources, the organization explained.

 

It also expressed concern about the growing psychological toll on children, many of whom have witnessed violence, lost loved ones, or been forced to flee multiple times during the past three years of ongoing conflict.

 

The deputy director of Save the Children in Sudan pointed out that displacement for children is not just about losing their homes, but often leads to the loss of education, healthcare, clean water, and the support networks that provide them with a sense of security.

 

He explained that many of them have been displaced multiple times, warning that without urgent action to protect civilians, ensure aid access, and prevent further violence, thousands of children could be forced to flee again amidst escalating risks to their safety, health, and well-being.

The organization called for the protection of civilians, ensuring safe and sustained humanitarian access, and increasing support for displaced children and families in North Kordofan and throughout Sudan. It stressed that without urgent action, needs are expected to increase significantly in the coming weeks, putting thousands more at risk.