UNICEF: At least 330 children killed or injured in Sudan in first half of 2026 as conflict intensifies

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A UNICEF report reveals that at least 330 children were killed or injured in Sudan during the first six months of 2026, with Darfur and Kordofan states recording the highest child casualty levels. The situation in North Kordofan, particularly around Al Obeid, is especially alarming, with drone strikes and attacks causing over 35 child casualties since May 2026, including at least 18 children killed.

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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.

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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

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