Sudan: One month after the attacks on Al Fasher, children arrive in Tawila without parents and traumatised

Sudan: One Month After the Attacks on Al Fasher, Children Arrive in Tawila Without Parents and Traumatised

Children Arrive Alone in Tawila

At least 400 children who fled from the violence in Al Fasher, North Darfur, have reached Tawila without their parents over the past month. Many came on foot through dangerous routes, escaping ongoing clashes and looting.

According to the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), families were separated amid chaos as people tried to flee bombardments and ground assaults targeting civilian areas around Al Fasher. NRC teams in Tawila are documenting a sharp increase in the number of minors arriving without guardians.

Humanitarian Situation and Response

Displacement has overwhelmed Tawila, a small town that already hosts thousands of internally displaced people. Available shelters are overcrowded, and access to clean water and food is extremely limited.

NRC is providing emergency assistance, including shelter materials, food parcels, and psychological support for traumatized children. Local volunteers have also opened temporary learning spaces and safe areas to protect children from exploitation and violence.

“These children witnessed terrifying violence and have now lost their sense of security,” said an NRC field worker. “Many cannot even recall how they were separated from their parents.”

Ongoing Insecurity

Fighting in and around Al Fasher continues to displace entire communities. Reports indicate that residential areas, markets, and hospitals have been hit, forcing people to flee without preparation. Humanitarian access remains restricted due to insecurity and damaged roads.

Aid organizations are urging all parties to allow safe corridors for civilians and relief convoys. Without immediate humanitarian access, conditions in Tawila and nearby settlements are expected to worsen.

Author summary: One month after attacks on Al Fasher, hundreds of Sudanese children have arrived in Tawila traumatized and separated from their families, while aid groups struggle to deliver support amid conflict.

Norwegian Refugee Council — 2025-11-27