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Sudan Crisis: 40% of Children Face Malnutrition Amid Violence

7/27/2025

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In El Fasher, Sudan, a heartbreaking 40% of young children face acute malnutrition as violence and ethnic attacks devastate Black African communities. Since April 2023, 780,000 individuals have been uprooted from their homes. The UN warns of over 32,000 suspected cholera cases, while UNICEF sheds light on the horrific sexual violence inflicted on children amidst the chaos.

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In El Fasher, Sudan, a heartbreaking 40% of young children face acute malnutrition as violence and ethnic attacks devastate Black African communities. Since April 2023, 780,000 individuals have been uprooted from their homes. The UN warns of over 32,000 suspected cholera cases, while UNICEF sheds light on the horrific sexual violence inflicted on children amidst the chaos.