Over 8 Million Sudanese Children Affected by 484-Day School Closures Amid Conflict
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.
