Six months into the conflict, Sudan has become the largest internal displacement crisis in the world with over 7.1 million people displaced. In addition, over 1.2 million people have fled to neighbouring countries. The humanitarian situation in Sudan is catastrophic with no end in sight.
KHARTOUM OCTOBER 20: Six months into the conflict, Sudan has become the largest internal displacement crisis in the world with over 7.1 million people displaced within the country, according to the latest figures from the International Organization for Migration (IOM).
The IDPs have been observed in 4,658 locations across all of Sudan’s 18 states – an increase of 11 locations over the past week. The weekly change in the number of newly displaced people has been much lower compared to the previous weeks, when it varied between 42,000 and 274,000.
In addition, over 1.2 million people have fled to neighbouring countries, with Chad receiving the most arrivals followed by Egypt, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Central African Republic and Libya.
– “The humanitarian situation in Sudan is catastrophic with no end in sight and civilians are the ones paying the price,” said IOM Director General Amy Pope.
Sudan: Humanitarian Needs Overview 2023
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