Objective: This article investigates the recruitment and use of child soldiers in the Sudanese war. It examines how armed groups involved in the conflict systematically target vulnerable children. This study further elaborates on how armed groups force children to engage in combat and other auxiliary roles like logistics, intelligence, or support functions, which expose them to violence and exploitation. Additionally, this research evaluates the experiences of these children by describing how armed conflict exposes them to long-term psychological effects, including the disruption of their education and normal social development. It assesses ongoing efforts to rehabilitate and reintegrate them into society.

Method: This study used a descriptive-analytical method to collect, evaluate, and synthesize data from secondary literature. Besides, a systematic review of existing empirical research was conducted to ensure a comprehensive examination of the plight of child soldiers in the Sudanese war.

Results: The study found that the recruitment measures of child soldiers in Sudan are complex and often driven by coercion, socio-economic vulnerabilities, and the breakdown of state authority. Child soldiers experience psychological trauma, disrupted education, and social exclusion. The ongoing rehabilitation programs show promising results but face various challenges, such as limited resources, social stigma, and the complications of post- conflict reintegration.

Conclusion: Eliminating the use of child soldiers in Sudan requires the collaboration of various actors to address the root causes of recruitment and ensure sustainable, culturally sensitive reintegration processes. This research’s policy recommendations include enhanced international cooperation, community-based support systems, and long-term monitoring of reintegration outcomes.