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UNICEF: 600,000 Children Starving Amid Sudan Violence

8/28/2025

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UNICEF reports severe starvation and violence affecting children in el-Fasher, North Darfur, with over 600,000 displaced.
The RSF's siege has obstructed humanitarian aid, resulting in over 1,100 verified violations against children.
Approximately 25 million people in Sudan are experiencing acute hunger, prompting urgent calls for humanitarian access.

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Story summary

UNICEF reports severe starvation and violence affecting children in el-Fasher, North Darfur, with over 600,000 displaced.
The RSF's siege has obstructed humanitarian aid, resulting in over 1,100 verified violations against children.
Approximately 25 million people in Sudan are experiencing acute hunger, prompting urgent calls for humanitarian access.