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Urgent Action Needed as Sudan's Child Crisis Deepens

11/29/2025

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The humanitarian crisis in Sudan intensified after the Rapid Support Forces seized El Fasher in late October.
At least 400 unaccompanied children have arrived in Tawila, with estimates up to 800.
Tawila suffers from inadequate infrastructure and a lack of basic services.
Humanitarian groups warn of increased risks of trafficking and recruitment of children into armed conflict, and call for urgent action.

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Story summary

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan intensified after the Rapid Support Forces seized El Fasher in late October.
At least 400 unaccompanied children have arrived in Tawila, with estimates up to 800.
Tawila suffers from inadequate infrastructure and a lack of basic services.
Humanitarian groups warn of increased risks of trafficking and recruitment of children into armed conflict, and call for urgent action.