A report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has declared Sudan as the epicenter of the world’s largest internal displacement crisis. The crisis of internal displacement in Sudan has been unfolding for over two decades, rooted in the Darfur conflict that began in 2003. However, the current conflict has fundamentally reshaped displacement dynamics across the country. This crisis has been ongoing in Sudan since April 15, 2023.
According to the International Organization for Migration, armed clashes in multiple cities across Sudan have led to the displacement of an estimated 6,036,176 internally displaced people (IDPs) in the past nine months. Before April 15, 2023, Sudan was already hosting approximately 3,820,772 internally displaced individuals.
The United Nations agency explained that to estimate the total number of internally displaced people in Sudan, including those displaced both before and after April 15, 2023, the Sudan Displacement Tracking Matrix conducted an intensive analysis of its displacement data.
The report highlights that Sudan is currently hosting around 9,052,822 internally displaced people as of December 31, 2023. This staggering figure represents the world’s largest internal displacement crisis, affecting millions of lives across the nation.
Sudan’s ongoing internal displacement crisis underscores the urgent need for humanitarian assistance and international attention to address the plight of the affected populations. The situation demands a concerted effort to provide aid, support, and long-term solutions for those affected by the conflict in Sudan.
