17 October
- Sudan faces one of the worst famines in decades, warn UN experts (OHCHR)
11 October
The number of Sudanese refugees in South Sudan has surpassed half a million, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, announced on Friday, as ongoing conflict in neighbouring Sudan continues to drive massive displacement. (UN News)
- Refugee figures in South Sudan hit the half a million mark as thousands arrive, fleeing conflict in Sudan (UNHCR)
10 October
- Voices of the displaced – The mental health impact of Sudan’s war on children (UNICEF)
- The United Nations Human Rights Council on Thursday extended the mandate of the independent expert on the human rights situation in Russia for another year. (UN News)
9 October
- WFP and Republic of Korea partner to save lives in war-torn Sudan (WFP)
- Young Sudanese volunteer honoured for her selfless work supporting refugees in Egypt (UNHCR)
8 October
- During an interview from Sudan, UNICEF Representative in the country Sheldon Yett said, “Kids didn’t start this war. They are not the ones who are really fighting this war, and they’re not responsible for this war. But they are the victims.” (UN TV)
- Intense fighting in Darfur ‘a crisis for children’ (UN Audio Hub)
7 October
The UN aid coordination office, OCHA, voiced deep concern on Monday over the siege of El Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur, where continued clashes are putting the lives of hundreds of thousands of civilians in the region at risk. (UN News)
6 October
Amid relentless attacks on children in Sudan, at least 13 children reportedly killed and another 4 injured in Al Kuma, North Darfur (UNICEF)