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What is happening in Sudan?

More than three years after conflict erupted in April 2023, Sudan is now one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises, as more than 33 million people are reliant on humanitarian aid. More than 4 million people have been forced to flee their homes, while at least 12 million people remain displaced, also making this the world’s largest displacement crisis.

It is estimated that more than 150,000 people have been killed, but the actual number is likely much higher as fatalities are believed to be under-reported and the number of people who die from hunger, disease and lack of basic services rise daily.

Communities are reporting horrific violence such as the mass rape of women, and civilians being enslaved or buried alive.

This brutal conflict has devastated Sudan’s economy and critical infrastructure, destroying livelihoods and pushing millions deeper into poverty. Meanwhile, more than 8 million children remain out of school, with years of conflict continuing to disrupt their education and future opportunities.

Disease outbreaks, including cholera, malaria, measles and dengue, continue to spread as conflict, displacement and poor living conditions increase public health risks. Much of Sudan’s healthcare system has collapsed, with many health facilities damaged, destroyed or forced to close, leaving millions of people without access to essential healthcare.

Famine conditions are spreading 

Fighting has spread to many key agricultural regions, which has devastated food production. Many farmers have told Islamic Relief staff that it is too dangerous to access their fields to plant or harvest crops, while trucks transporting food to markets are regularly looted.

• It is estimated that 25 million people in Sudan are being affected by famine.
• Food prices have increased by an estimated 83% in the past year – and more than doubled in many areas.
• 95% of displaced people say that the food that is available to them is unaffordable

Islamic Relief’s response in Sudan 

Islamic Relief has worked in Sudan since 1984. It is now one of the most dangerous and difficult places to deliver humanitarian aid, with dozens of aid workers killed, offices looted and regular bureaucratic obstruction.

Despite the many challenges – including needing to relocate our main office several times as the violence has spread – we have delivered vital aid to more than 3 million people across the country during this crisis.

53,333 

people accessed healthcare

5,771

people received psychosocial support

57,450

farmers received agricultural support

54

health facilities supported in Al Jazirah, Central Darfur, Gedaref and Sennar states

Our commitment to the people of Sudan

We have worked in Sudan for 40 years, and will remain by the sides of families caught up in this horrific violence.