By staff writer, China Africa News
Khartoum, July 7,2026 — UNICEF has issued a fresh warning over the devastating impact of Sudan’s ongoing conflict on children, revealing that at least 330 children were killed or injured during the first six months of 2026.
The agency says escalating violence including drone attacks, shelling, and fighting in several parts of the country has left children increasingly vulnerable, with many caught in the crossfire or forced to flee their homes. Millions more are facing hunger, disease, interrupted education, and limited access to healthcare as humanitarian needs continue to grow.
Sudan descended into war in April 2023 after a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted into open conflict. What began as a political and military dispute has evolved into one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, displacing millions of people and leaving much of the country’s infrastructure damaged or destroyed.
UNICEF says children continue to bear a disproportionate share of the conflict’s consequences. Beyond the casualties, countless young people have been separated from their families, recruited by armed groups, or denied access to basic services that are essential for their survival and development.
The agency is urging all parties to respect international humanitarian law by protecting civilians, particularly children, and allowing humanitarian organisations safe and unhindered access to affected communities.
With no end to the conflict in sight, humanitarian agencies warn that Sudan’s youngest generation faces an increasingly uncertain future unless violence subsides and lifesaving assistance reaches those most in need
