Throughout generations Sudan has been plagued with the violence of war, the rampant spread of disease, and the violation of human rights. At the heart of this conflict lie the children of Sudan who suffer the consequences in profound ways. This article explores various issues that children in Sudan face and discusses the key initiatives, of which the provision of education is one that is regarded as being essential to the survival of future generations. In January 2011 the Sudanese people of southern Sudan voted to claim independence from their northern counterpart. This article also examines future implications and the hopes for this new nation and Southern Sudanese children.
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Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict (2007) Sudan's Children at a Crossroads: An urgent need for protection. New York: Watchlist on Children and Armed Conflict.
