21 May
In the new Sudan Situation External Update UNHCR informs that the Secretary-General has expressed grave concern over the fighting in El Fasher, warning that over 800,000 civilians are at risk due to heavy weaponry use, resulting in casualties, displacement, and infrastructure destruction.
Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, highlighted Sudan’s dire situation, emphasizing the urgent need for parties to protect civilians and address severe shortages of medical supplies. Since April 2023, over 30,000 forcibly displaced individuals from Sudan have arrived in CAR, with UNHCR and partners providing aid and distributing relief items and digital ration cards to refugees. (UNHCR)
19 May
The new WFP’s Market Monitor expresses concerns over April prices of sorghum, wheat flour, and goats that rose significantly, while groundnut prices slightly declined. The WFP local food basket (LFB) cost increased by 11.89% from the previous month and 127.29% year-over-year.
The exchange rate devalued further to 1,365 SDG/1US$, and the average daily wage for casual labor remained stable at SDG 6,083. These conditions, coupled with below-average crop yields, pose a severe risk of food insecurity for millions. (WFP)
19 May
Over 757,000 Sudanese and Chadians have fled Darfur to 32 entry points in eastern Chad, which hosts 45.4% of Sudanese refugees. These refugees reside in numerous formal and informal camps across 11 health districts in Ennedi East, Ouaddaï, Sila, and Wadi Fira provinces. (WHO)
17 May
Since April 2023, about 8.8 million people have been displaced in and out of Sudan according to the new WFP Sudan Regional Crisis External Situation Report. Across Sudan, South Sudan, and Chad, approximately 28 million individuals are facing acute food insecurity.
In Sudan alone, over 3.66 million children under 5 and 1.2 million pregnant and breastfeeding women and girls are acutely malnourished. In April, the World Food Programme assisted over 1 million people in Sudan, 37,532 in South Sudan, and 360,994 in Chad. (WFP)
17 May
Uganda has seen a substantial influx of Sudanese refugees, with over 33,000 arrivals, including 19,000 in Kampala, since the beginning of 2024. This surge, alongside funding shortages, strains refugee services and risks undermining Uganda’s robust refugee protection system, despite hosting nearly 1.7 million refugees, primarily from South Sudan and the DRC, making it one of Africa’s top refugee-hosting countries. (UNHCR)
17 May
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk is deeply alarmed by the intensifying conflict in El-Fasher, Darfur, resulting in significant civilian casualties. At least 58 civilians have been killed and 213 injured in the recent escalation.
Türk held discussions with Lt-General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council and Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces, and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Commander of the Rapid Support Forces, urging immediate and public action to de-escalate the violence in El-Fasher and across Sudan. (OHCHR)
15 May
In her recent briefing, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, emphasized the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, particularly in El Fasher, North Darfur. She expressed grave concern about the escalating violence, which has resulted in civilian casualties and mass displacement, threatening the lives of 800,000 civilians in El Fasher. (OCHA)
15 May
The UN World Food Programme is issuing a stark warning about the impending famine in Sudan, especially in conflict-affected regions like northern Darfur. With critical transport routes soon to be inaccessible due to the rainy season and the lean season exacerbating food shortages, the situation is becoming increasingly dire.
WFP’s Deputy Executive Director, Carl Skau, emphasizes the urgent need for all parties to facilitate access so that assistance can reach the 2.5 million people in need. (WFP)
15 May
Sudan Emergency Response Update of UNHCR Egypt highlights a high number of new arrivals from Sudan, constituting 94% of all registrations. Among them, 6,000 refugees and asylum-seekers were newly registered, and 8,800 individuals received registration appointments.
In Aswan, UNHCR initiated a digital payment card distribution program, providing cash support to vulnerable refugees, particularly those without valid passports, through a partnership with Fawry, a local digital payments provider. (UNHCR)
15 May
According to the new Sudan Humanitarian Update since April 2023, over 8.8 million people have been displaced from their homes in Sudan. Food, healthcare, water, and sanitation are the most pressing needs for internally displaced persons, especially in regions like Darfur and Kordofan.
The escalating levels of hunger and severe acute malnutrition are expected to lead to a rise in hunger-related deaths in the coming months. Additionally, the country has witnessed over 15,550 reported fatalities and more than 1,400 violent incidents targeting civilians since the onset of the conflict. (OCHA)
15 May
Displacement Tracking Matrix Sudan noted a rise in localized displacement caused by multiple fire outbreaks between April 29 and May 7, 2024. Seven incidents were reported across Sudan, resulting in the displacement of around 1,900 individuals and damaging approximately 355 houses. These occurrences are typical during the hotter and drier months between April and July, especially in western Sudan. (IOM)
13 May
The Secretary-General’s Personal Envoy for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, urged the Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese authorities to avoid conflict in El Fasher, emphasizing the potential dire consequences for civilians. Following his involvement in the Paris conference, Lamamra engaged in discussions with the African Union and regional leaders in Chad, Ethiopia, and Eritrea to chart a path forward.
In the Central African Republic, over 30,000 forcibly displaced individuals from Sudan have sought refuge since April 2023, with efforts including biometric registration of Sudanese refugees residing mainly in remote areas. (UNHCR)
12 May
Renewed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces in Al Fasher, North Darfur, has resulted in at least 27 civilian deaths and around 130 injuries. Al Fasher South Hospital, the state’s only operational hospital, is struggling with insufficient medical supplies.
The violence has caused significant displacement to the town’s southern areas and severely restricted humanitarian access, disrupting aid and supply routes since December 2023, and pushing the population toward famine. (OCHA)
11 May
Sudan’s Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Clementine Nkweta-Salami, expresses deep concern over clashes in Al Fasher despite calls for restraint from the conflicting parties. The violence jeopardizes the lives of 800,000 civilians in the city, with reports of heavy weaponry use in densely populated areas causing multiple casualties. Nkweta-Salami urges all parties to abide by international law, protect civilians, and cease hostilities to prevent further tragedy. (UNOCHA)