Khartoum (ots) – According to SOS Children's Villages, the humanitarian situation in Sudan is deteriorating rapidly and dramatically – and now the country is also entering the rainy season. Between May and October, this often leads to devastating floods and limited access to people in need. "Children and families are already struggling to survive. There is a lack of food, clean water, and medical care. Our greatest concern is that malnutrition will continue to worsen," says Limia Ahmed, deputy director of SOS Children's Villages in Sudan. The humanitarian crisis in Sudan is considered the worst in the world. Over 12 million people are displaced, more than half of them children. Many of them have been displaced multiple times. The cause is the brutal conflict between the Sudanese armed forces and the paramilitary RSF for supremacy in the country. "If the situation escalates further, we fear a complete collapse of all services and a further increase in suffering," says Ahmed. More than 15 million children are already dependent on humanitarian aid. The need far exceeds available resources. The suspension of humanitarian aid by USAID following Donald Trump's decision has further escalated the situation. Schools and hospitals are also being attacked. The massive violence perpetrated by the conflicting parties continues to threaten the lives of children. Ahmed says: "There are repeated brutal attacks on children and young people, as well as abductions, exploitation, and recruitment by armed groups." Schools and hospitals are also being attacked. 90 percent of children are not attending school. SOS Children's Villages continue to care for children who have lost parental care under extremely difficult conditions. Before the outbreak of the war, they lived in the SOS Children's Village in the capital Khartoum, but were forced to flee due to fighting in the immediate vicinity. "Their safety and well-being are our absolute priority, and we are doing everything we can to provide them with good care and guarantee their safety, access to education, and psychosocial support. But this is becoming increasingly challenging," says Ahmed. The aid organization is also providing emergency aid in many parts of the country. Ahmed appeals to the world not to turn a blind eye to the suffering of children in Sudan. "They are the most affected by the crisis. We call on governments, international organizations, and individuals to work for an end to the fighting and to support humanitarian aid. A lasting peace agreement is needed!" says Ahmed. For further information, please contact: Boris Breyer, Spokesperson, SOS Children's Villages Worldwide, Tel.: +49 160 984 723 45, Email:
[email protected], www.sos-kinderdoerfer.de. Original content from: SOS Children's Villages Worldwide, Hermann Gmeiner Fund Germany, transmitted by news aktuell. Original report: https://www.presseportal.de/pm/1658/6029782
