Published on: 2026-06-26
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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26 June 2026 World and Security
“Many children died on the road. I met a pregnant woman who had four children. Only she herself and the child she was carrying under her heart made it to a safe place.” This story was told to the UN Security Council by UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Hannan Suleiman. These words belong to Amine — a midwife from the city of Tawila in Sudanese Darfur.
When the hostilities reached her native region, Amina was forced to flee. She lost almost everything she had, and to this day she cannot forget what she saw. But having reached safety, the woman returned to her work.
Today she helps with childbirth, monitors pregnant women, assists young mothers, and does everything possible to ensure that women and newborns receive essential medications and nutrition. When asked how she continues to work after everything she has been through, Amina simply answers: “I still have something to give, even if I have lost almost everything.”
According to Suleiman, today millions of Sudanese children depend precisely on such people. However, even the self-assertion of medics cannot replace the health system damaged by war and humanitarian aid.
The conflict in Sudan has been continuing for the fourth year. During this time, the country has plunged into the largest humanitarian crisis in the world. Millions of people have been forced to leave their homes, many of them more than once. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, since 2023 more than 3.5 million people have become refugees, and over 6.5 million have left their homes and found refuge within the country’s territory.
The situation in the state of South Kordofan causes particular concern at the UN. In recent weeks, fierce fighting has been ongoing in the area around the town of El-Obeid. According to the organization’s estimates, about half a million civilians, primarily children, are under threat.
Shelling and drone strikes have already damaged civilian infrastructure, disrupted the operation of vital services, and complicated the delivery of humanitarian aid. Al-Obeid remains a key humanitarian hub through which supplies for other districts are delivered. If the hostilities intensify, aid may cease to be delivered to a significant part of South Kordofan.
Less and less time
The United Nations Deputy Secretary-General for Political Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, also warned Security Council members that the time to prevent a large-scale battle for Al-Obeid is rapidly running out. According to her, over the past two weeks both sides have significantly increased their use of drones, and armed formations have increased their presence in the city’s surroundings.
Dikarlo emphasized that a full-scale offensive could lead to new mass population displacements, further destabilize the Kordofan region, and complicate any attempts at a peaceful settlement. She called on all parties to show restraint and do everything possible to protect civilians.
Do not allow a repetition of the tragedy
UNICEF reminded that the tragedy in El-Obeid could repeat the events of last year in El-Fashir. Since April 2024, more than 1500 gross violations of children’s rights have been confirmed there. More than 1300 boys and girls were killed or seriously injured, many as a result of blows from explosive weapons and drones. In addition, cases of sexual violence, kidnapping, and recruitment of children by armed groups were recorded. A UNICEF representative emphasized that the international community must not allow a repeat of this tragedy.
While politicians discuss ways to end the war, people like Amin continue saving lives every day. But without a ceasefire, protection of civilians, and unhindered access for humanitarian organizations and efforts, it is already insufficient.
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