Sudan

29 May 2024

At least 800,000 people in Al Fasher, North Darfur, continue to face the impact of clashes between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces that escalated in mid-April 2024, peaking on 10 May. South Hospital has since received 1,000 patients, 145 of whom have succumbed to injuries. All three major medical facilities have been damaged, with South Hospital first hit on 25 May and the paediatric hospital damaged on 11 May. They are the only remaining functional hospitals and are quickly running out of supplies. An unknown number of people have been displaced. A 22 May attack on Abu Shouk camp, which hosts about 100,000 people, displaced more than 60% of its population. Basic needs such as food and water are in very short supply. Humanitarian access continues to be highly restricted, with insecurity, checkpoints, and roadblocks preventing people from leaving and aid from entering. (UN 24/05/2024, MSF 29/05/2024, Reuters 24/05/2024)

15 April 2024

On 13 April 2024, clashes escalated in Al Fasher city, North Darfur state, involving the Rapid Support Forces, the Sudanese Armed Forces, and other armed groups, increasing the risk of violence expanding across the state. Six villages were burnt down in western Al Fasher, and at least ten civilians were killed. This escalation of violence will likely further hinder aid delivery across Darfur region, as Al Fasher is considered a humanitarian hub for international organisations. North Darfur has also seen limited clashes since the start of the conflict in April 2023, and it has been hosting over 574,000 displaced people in school buildings and open areas. Al Fasher hosted at least 100,000 people as at 4 April 2024. Clashes have likely led to new displacement, but exact figures remain unclear. (UNSG 15/04/2024, PressTV 15/04/2024, IOM 15/04/2024)

19 March 2024

In 2024, over 3.7 million children are estimated to be suffering from malnutrition, with 729,000 children under five likely facing severe acute malnutrition and needing food and malnutrition treatment services. About 230,000 children, pregnant women, and new mothers will likely be at risk of dying because of hunger throughout the year. (STC 11/03/2024, OCHA 13/03/2024)

14 February 2024

The conflict in Sudan and high humanitarian access restrictions continue to aggravate the humanitarian situation, including food insecurity and malnutrition. Nearly 18 million people are facing acute hunger, with five million facing Emergency levels of food insecurity (IPC 4). The most impacted areas are Darfur, Khartoum, and Kordofan. Estimates indicate that in 2024, over 3.5 million children will likely face acute malnutrition, including 700,000 who will suffer from severe acute malnutrition and need life-saving treatment. Insecurity, roadblocks, and administrative requests such as fees and taxation are restricting the delivery of food to people in need. A total blackout of communication services since 7 February has also been restricting humanitarian deliveries, preventing people from making payments or receiving money transfers from abroad and hindering health operations and access to healthcare. The blockout also limits access to information regarding areas of insecurity and safe evacuations, increasing protection risks. (UN 02/02/2024, OCHA 12/02/2024, UNICEF 09/02/2024)

03 January 2024

Over 300,000 people were displaced from and within Aj Jazirah state following clashes between the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces in Wad Medani city since 15 December. Some IDPs have moved to Gedaref, Kassala, Red Sea, Sennar, and White Nile states, and some have crossed into South Sudan. Most IDPs are staying with a host community and need shelter, food, and NFIs. Hospitals in Aj Jazirah state have been receiving many patients from other conflict areas in Sudan, but access to health services in Wad Madani is now restricted because of insecurity and the displacement of many health staff. Some humanitarian operations have been suspended because of insecurity and looting of warehouses, reducing access to food and other services. The Rapid Support Forces' control over Aj Jazirah will likely result in food shortages, as the area produces nearly half of Sudan’s wheat.
(OCHA 28/12/2023, WFP 28/12/2023, All Africa 23/12/2023)

13 December 2023

In 2023, humanitarian access restrictions continue across Sudan, particularly in Khartoum state and Darfur and Kordofan regions. Bureaucratic and administrative impediments by the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces delay aid delivery. Humanitarian organisations are experiencing mandatory loading inspections of supplies and paying the authorities additional fees for hiring new staff. They are also paying armed groups extra fees at checkpoints and providing government officials incentives in exchange for the implementation of certain activities. International staff continue to face delays and inconsistencies in visa issuance, while the Government is denying some permits for travel between Sudan’s states. Insecurity, attacks on humanitarian convoys, and the targeting of local volunteers continue to majorly restrict access. At least ten aid workers were killed between June–September and 19 injured between June–October. On 10 December, an attack on a humanitarian convoy in Khartoum killed two people and injured seven, including three humanitarian staff. (OCHA 15/08/2023, OCHA 30/10/2023, ICRC 10/12/2023)

06 December 2023

At least 5,178 suspected cholera cases, including more than 160 deaths, had been reported across nine states as at 2 December. The spread continues amid a lack of access to healthcare services. An estimated two-thirds of the population struggle to reach health services, as between 70–80% of health facilities remain nonfunctional. (UN 04/12/2023, OCHA 04/12/2023)