Sudan’s war threatens an ‘entire generation’s’ future, UN warns
War in Sudan has left over 8 million children out of school, and nearly three-quarters of schools have been affected.

War in Sudan has left over 8 million children out of school, and nearly three-quarters of schools have been affected.




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