Thousands of families flee fighting in Sudan's North Kordofan State

Mothers and their children in Sudan’s Kordofan State are facing acute shortages of food and protection as the region’s armed conflict intensifies. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that more than 250,000 people have been displaced in the past six months, with a significant proportion consisting of women with young children who lack reliable access to nutrition, clean water, and safe shelter. The fighting between government forces and rebel groups has disrupted agricultural production and market routes, leaving families in remote villages without means to secure basic sustenance.

Humanitarian agencies are scaling up relief operations, but logistical constraints and ongoing insecurity hamper delivery. As of the latest assessments, only 40 percent of the estimated 150,000 children under five in the affected zones have received therapeutic feeding, while the rest remain vulnerable to malnutrition and disease. International donors have pledged additional funding, and the Sudanese Red Crescent is coordinating with local authorities to establish temporary safe zones and food distribution points. Continued escalation of hostilities could further endanger civilians, underscoring the urgent need for a ceasefire and sustained humanitarian access to protect mothers and children in Kordofan.