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Calls for Sudan ‘Ceasefire Now’ Grow as 300+ Children Killed, Wounded in 2026 Alone “Children are not incidental victims; they are directly affected,” Amnesty International USA stressed. by @brettwilkins.bsky.social | Jul 7, 2026 www.antiwar.com/blog/2026/07...

Sudan: Sudan - Amid Lethal Drone Attacks, Children Bear Brunt of Escalating War [UN News] Children across Sudan continue to bear the brunt of a war that is becoming increasingly deadly, with at least 330 children reported killed or injured during the first six months of 2026, the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday.

At least 330 children killed or injured in Sudan during first ... - UNICEF Press release At least 330 children killed or injured in Sudan during first six months of 2026 as conflict takes escalating toll 05 July 2026 UNICEF/UN0876231 On 24 June, in Sudan, women and children displaced by the fighting in Al Obeid seek refuge in Tagat gathering... NEW YORK/NAIROBI/KHARTOUM, 6 July 2026 – Children across Sudan continue to bear the brunt of a war that is becoming increasingly deadly, with at least 330 children reported killed or injured during the first six months of 2026. Darfur and Kordofan states continued to record the highest levels of child casualties. The situation in and around Al Obeid, and more broadly across North Kordofan, is particularly alarming. Since May 2026, drone strikes and other attacks have reportedly resulted in more than 35 child casualties in the state, including at least 18 children killed and more than 17 injured. The affected children ranged in age from just two months to 17 years. According to reports, drone attacks accounted for 60 per cent of these casualties, highlighting the growing impact of this method of warfare on children and families. Repeated dro…

UNICEF reports over 300 child casualties over 6 months in Sudan war Over 300 children have been killed or injured in Sudan's war over the past six months, mostly as a result of drone strikes, the U.N. children's agency said Monday. Sudan...

Over 5,500 children displaced by fighting in Sudan’s el-Obeid, charity says Save the Children says families in and around the city of el-Obeid are facing increasingly difficult conditions.

Sudan: Amid lethal drone attacks, children bear brunt of escalating war ... FacebookTwitterPrintEmail Children across Sudan continue to bear the brunt of a war that is becoming increasingly deadly, with at least 330 children reported killed or injured during the first six months of 2026, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday. “Children are being caught in arelentless cycle of violence, displacement and deprivation,” said Sheldon Yett,UNICEFrepresentative for Sudan. “For many children, there is no safe place left. They are being killed and injured in their homes, on the roads, in markets and while attempting to access essential services such as education and healthcare.Children must never be a target. Their lives, rights and futures must be protected.” According to reports, drone attacks accounted for 60 per cent of these casualties, highlighting the growing impact of this method of warfare on children and families as the war that erupted between rival militaries in April 2023 continues. Following a UNHuman Rights Councilemergency meeting on 3 July, itadopteda resolution on Monday to investigate the catastrophic situation in El Obeid. With an estimated 500,000 civili…

Calls for Sudan Ceasefire Now Grow as 300+ Children Killed, Wounded in 2026 Alone “Children not incidental victims, but directly affected, facing forced recruitment, sexual violence, unlawful detention, torture, lack of medical care” – Amnesty International USA www.commondreams.org/news/sudan-c...

More than 300 children killed in Sudan war in 6 months, UNICEF says The U.N. children's agency reports over 300 children have been killed or injured in Sudan in the first six months of the year, mostly from drone strikes CAIRO --More than 300 children have been killed or injured in the last six months in the war in Sudan, mostly from drone strikes, the U.N. children's agency said Monday. Sudan has been mired in a war between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces since April 2023. The war is now concentrated in the Kordofan, Darfur and Blue Niles states, with drone warfare causing 60% of casualties, according to UNICEF. The U.N., U.S, U.K. and othershave expressed alarm about potential atrocitiesas the RSF and the military fight for control of the strategic city of el-Obeid, in North Kordofan. In Geneva on Monday, the U.N.-backed Human Rights Council approved a measure, which was brought by five European countries, condemning the escalating violence by the RSF and its allies in and around el-Obeid. The measure, which was approved without a vote, also encourages greater support for countries hosting refugees from Sudan and condemns “all forms of exter…

More than 300 children killed or injured in Sudan war in 6 months ... AP More than 300 children have been killed or injured in Sudan over the past six months, with drone strikes accounting for most casualties. (File photo) Cairo: More than 300 children have been killed or injured in the last six months in the war in Sudan, mostly from drone strikes, the U.N. children's agency said Monday. Sudan has been mired in a war between the Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces since April 2023. The war is now concentrated in the Kordofan, Darfur and Blue Niles states, with drone warfare causing 60% of casualties, according to UNICEF. Read More: Hamas to dissolve Gaza governing body: officials The UN, US, UK and others have expressed alarm about potential atrocities as the RSF and the military fight for control of the strategic city of el-Obeid, in North Kordofan. Live Events In Geneva on Monday, the UN-backed Human Rights Council approved a measure, which was brought by five European countries, condemning the escalating violence by the RSF and its allies in and around el-Obeid. The measure, which was approved without a vote, also encourages greater support for countrie…

"Demands for a ceasefire in Sudan’s three-year civil war mounted this week amid reports that more than 300 children have been killed or injured in the northeastern African nation this year alone, mostly by drone strikes" www.commondreams.org/news/sudan-c...

UN reports 300 children killed or injured in Sudan war in 2026 alone ... A woman and a child, displaced from North Darfur’s capital, el-Fasher or other conflict-affected areas walk in the newly established El-Afadh camp in Al Dabbah, in Sudan’s Northern State, Sudan, Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Marwan Ali, File) This is a locator map for Sudan with its capital, Khartoum. (AP Photo) CAIRO (AP) — More than 300 children have been killed or injured in the last six months in the war inSudan, mostly from drone strikes, the U.N. children’s agency said Monday. The Sudanese military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have been fighting since April 2023. The war is now concentrated in the Kordofan, Darfur and Blue Nile states, with drone warfare causing 60% of casualties, according to UNICEF. The U.N., U.S, U.K. and othershave expressed alarm about potential atrocitiesas the RSF and the military fight for control of the strategic city of el-Obeid in North Kordofan. In Geneva on Monday, the U.N.-backed Human Rights Council approved a measure, brought by five European countries, condemning the escalating violence by the RSF and its allies in and around el-Obeid. The measu…

More than 300 children killed or injured in Sudan war in 6 months, UNICEF says The conflict has killed at least 59,000 people, displaced some 13 million and pushed many parts of Sudan into famine. More than 30 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance