UN says 3 million children facing acute malnutrition in war-torn Sudan

10/01/2025 12:53 France 24

Some 3.2 million children are expected to face malnutrition in Sudan this year, the United Nations Children's Fund said Friday. Aid agencies have complained of lack of access to the war-torn country, where both the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are accused of using "starvation tactics".

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