Sudan
Grave Violations
63 boys were recruited and used.
212 children (201 boys, 11 girls) were detained for alleged association with opposing parties.
Killing (847) and maiming (484) of 1,331 children (848 boys, 432 girls, 51 unknown).
Sexual violence was perpetrated against 193 children (7 boys, 186 girls).
Attacks on schools (41) and hospitals (74).
137 children (114 boys, 23 girls) were abducted.
50 incidents of the denial of humanitarian access were verified.
Current situation
1,889 grave violations against 1,681 children (1,004 boys, 626 girls, 51 sex unknown).
Developments and Concerns
- Alarming number of grave violations and number of children killed and injured, including by explosive ordnance, as well as by attacks on schools and hospitals and sexual violence in North Darfur and in the Kordofan region.
- Urge parties to adhere to the minimum age of 18 for recruitment and use in line with Sudanese laws and international standards.
- Welcome the Sudanese Armed Forces' release of 71 children.
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