UN says at least 55 children reportedly killed and injured amid fighting in Sudan

A press release by the United Nations (UN) says at least 55 children were reportedly killed and injured amid fighting in Wad al Noura, Sudan.

The release explained the horrifying situation children are in Sunda and its implications on their lives and survival. It added that children in Sudan are paying a price for brutal violence in the region as the war wages on.

It has also condemned the deliberate attack on civilians and civilian infrastructure and called on factions fighting to respect the Humanitarian Law to protect civilian lives.

Issues of rape and sexual violence have also been reported to have been perpetuated against children in the region.

The UN has called for an end to the war to save children and give them a future to dream about.

Below is the full release:  At least 55 children reportedly killed and injured amid fighting in Wad al Noura, Sudan

NEW YORK, 6 June 2024 – “I am horrified by the reports that at least 35 children were killed and more than 20 children were injured during the attack yesterday on the village of Wad al Noura, in Sudan’s al-Jazira state. While the full details are still emerging, the scenes on the ground are devastating.

“This is yet another grim reminder of how the children of Sudan are paying the price for the brutal violence. Over the past year, thousands of children have been killed and injured. Children have been recruited, abducted and subjected to rape and other forms of sexual violence. Over five million children have been forced from their homes.

“Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are unacceptable and must cease immediately. Parties to the conflict must abide by their obligations under International Humanitarian Law to protect civilian lives. UNICEF reiterates its urgent call for an immediate cessation of hostilities, ensuring the protection of children from harm and facilitating the safe, unimpeded, access of humanitarian aid.

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“It is time for the violence to end. The children of Sudan need a ceasefire now.”