As violence continues to ravage the country, over 1.7 million children are estimated to be on the move within Sudan’s borders and more than 470,000 have crossed into neighboring countries.

UNICEF estimates that overall 20.3 million people in Sudan will face food insecurity from July to September 2023 and at least half of them will be children.

UNICEF’s report states that all regional countries report severe shortages and stock-outs of medicines and supplies, including staples.

“In areas with high internal displacement and where health systems are stretched to the limit, such as the Blue and White Nile areas, disease outbreaks, including measles, are re-emerging, with associated deaths reported,” according to Florecía Soto, deputy spokesperson for UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

Since the conflict in Sudan erupted past April, UNICEF has provided health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene, education and protection services to over four million children, mothers and families across the country.

Amid the worsening situation, UNICEF reiterated its call to all parties deeply involved in to prioritize safety and well-being of children.

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