UN warns 825,000 children in Sudan face severe malnutrition

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The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that an estimated 825,000 children under the age of five in Sudan are expected to suffer from severe malnutrition in 2026, placing them at high risk of death without timely treatment.

The warning comes as Sudan’s humanitarian crisis continues to worsen amid the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has been ongoing since April 2023.

According to the UN, the conflict has caused widespread displacement, disrupted essential services, and significantly increased humanitarian needs across the country.

In its report, OCHA described the situation for Sudanese children as among the worst in the world, with millions affected by violence, hunger, and […]

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