Over 8 Million Sudanese Children Affected by 484-Day School Closures Amid Conflict
Over eight million children in Sudan have faced nearly 484 days of school closures due to ongoing conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which has severely damaged educational infrastructure. With operational school percentages as low as 13% in some regions and many teachers leaving due to unpaid salaries, the situation has been exacerbated by the RSF's recent seizure of El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. The UN describes the crisis as the world's worst humanitarian disaster, highlighting concerns over attacks on civilian infrastructure and child recruitment.
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More than eight million children in Sudan have been out of school for approximately 484 days due to the conflict between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 2023. Many schools are closed, damaged, or used as shelters for over seven million displaced people.
The RSF recently seized El-Fasher, North Darfur's capital, further impacting education. Operational school percentages are 27% in West Darfur, 15% in West Kordofan, and 13% in South Darfur. Many teachers are leaving due to unpaid salaries.
The conflict has led to tens of thousands of deaths and is described as the world's worst humanitarian crisis by the UN. UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Turk condemned attacks on civilian infrastructure and raised concerns about child recruitment.
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