October 30, 2024 (PORT SUDAN) –  The number of displaced people in Sudan has surged to 11 million, with over 2.8 million of them babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, Save the Children warned on Tuesday, citing new figures from the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The ongoing conflict, which escalated in April 2023, has triggered the world’s largest displacement crisis, with over 30% of Sudan’s population forced from their homes.  The situation has deteriorated rapidly, with 200,000 people displaced in the last month alone, including 45,000 in Al Jazirah state in the past week. Children are bearing the brunt of the crisis. Over half of the displaced population – 5.8 million – are children under 18, with 2.8 million under the age of five.  These young children are particularly vulnerable, facing increased risks of disease, malnutrition, and lack of access to essential services. “These young children are particularly vulnerable, and while displaced, many will miss out on early childhood essentials – including vaccinations, clean water, healthcare, nutritious food, and shelter from extreme heat and cold,” Save the Children said in a statement. Many displaced children are reportedly living in dire conditions, with 18% in displacement camps, 16% in informal settlements or …

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