Darfur Followups
The conflict that erupted on 15 April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues to have devastating consequences for civilians. In addition to the thousands of people killed and injured, millions of people have now fled their homes in search of safety, both inside Sudan and across its borders to neighboring countries, mostly Chad, Egypt, and South Sudan.
Sudan’s growing humanitarian crisis is set against the backdrop of protracted economic troubles and pre-existing conflicts in some parts of the country. In addition to causing large-scale displacement, the conflict has shattered access to food, water, cash, fuel, health care, and other basic services for millions of people.
The number of people who need humanitarian assistance has increased from an estimated 15.8 million in November 2022 to 24.7 million in May 2023, representing a 57 percent increase.
Sudan is also grappling with severe water shortages caused by blackouts, fuel scarcity, and a lack of supplies. Most of the country’s health facilities are no longer operational, severely limiting access to urgent medical services for millions of people. These challenges are compounded by soaring prices of food, fuel, and other essential goods, as well as recurring disease outbreaks, pre-existing malnutrition and acute food insecurity.
