More than 5,500 children have been newly displaced due to ongoing violence in the strategic Sudanese city of el-Obeid, according to a statement from Save the Children on July 6, 2026. Families arriving at displacement sites face dire living conditions, struggling to access essential resources such as shelter, clean water, and healthcare.
Conditions for Displaced Families in el-Obeid
As families flee the conflict, many are forced to live in overcrowded conditions, which further strains already limited resources. The charity highlighted that children are particularly vulnerable, with many facing challenges in accessing education and healthcare services.
“Many are struggling to access adequate shelter, clean water, healthcare and education services, while overcrowding is placing additional pressure on already limited resources,” the organization stated. The situation has become increasingly dire as fighting continues between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Impact of Conflict on Children
Save the Children expressed deep concerns about the psychological toll on children who have witnessed violence and lost loved ones. “For children, displacement is far more than the loss of a home,” said Francesco Lanino, deputy country director for Save the Children in Sudan. “It often means losing access to school, healthcare, clean water and the support networks that help them feel safe and protected.”
