The United Nations envoy responsible for monitoring violations against children in conflict zones worldwide expressed deep concern over the situation of children in various war-torn regions. Sudan, Congo, and Haiti were highlighted as areas of particular worry, with ongoing conflicts posing significant threats to the well-being of children.
In Sudan, the escalation of conflict since mid-April 2023 has resulted in a dire humanitarian crisis, especially in Darfur and Chad. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces were both placed on the U.N. blacklist for their involvement in killing, maiming, and attacking schools and hospitals, among other violations.
