Stories from El Fasher · Sudan

A UNICEF representative reported that at least 1,300 children have been maimed in Sudan since April 2024. The violations include kidnapping, forced recruitment, and sexual violence. The representative stated that children in Darfur are in need of compassion. At least 160 children were killed and dozens more injured during the first three months of 2026 due to violence in Sudan. The scale of violence has increased compared to the previous year. These atrocities are part of a broader pattern of conflict across the country.

More than 1,500 serious violations of children's rights have been recorded in Darfur. The source noted that widespread violence has persisted since that date. The data includes over 4,300 cases of killing or mutilation, according to the agency. UNICEF reported more than 570 serious violations against children committed by conflicting parties across Sudan. These figures reflect the ongoing impact of the conflict on minors in the country. UNICEF reports more than 4,300 cases of killing or mutilation and at least 160 child casualties. Approximately 33 million people in Sudan require humanitarian aid, with 5 million children facing extreme poverty. The United Nations has documented more than 5,700 serious violations against children committed by parties to the conflict in Sudan since fighting began in 2023. The conflict involves the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces.

A new report from the United Nations children's agency highlights ongoing violence against children in the Darfur region of Sudan. The warning comes as the war in Sudan enters its fourth year. The organization stated that the region has reached a critical stage of severe hunger and violence. The situation is impacting the daily lives of millions of people. A UNESCO representative reported that children in Darfur are facing tragedies including forced recruitment and sexual violence. A UNICEF representative stated that at least 1,300 children in Darfur have been maimed since April 2024. The representative said that children in Darfur require global action rather than just sympathy. The situation is described as a tragedy extending across the region. These incidents are occurring within the context of the ongoing crisis in Sudan.

An attack targeted a camp for displaced persons in the Darfur region of Sudan. Rapid Support Forces vehicles were targeted by airstrikes in the Aftaban area near Fadil in Darfur.