WHO: Over 14.5M Sudanese displaced by ongoing regional crisis
Sudanese refugees fleeing war and conflict in their country
CAIRO - 27 May 2025: The World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed that more than 14.5 million Sudanese have been displaced due to the intensifying regional crisis engulfing the country. This alarming figure highlights the deepening humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan, as ongoing armed conflict continues to force millions from their homes.
Sudan has been gripped by violent clashes since April 2023, when fighting erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. The conflict has devastated large swathes of the country, triggering one of the largest displacement crises in the world.
According to the WHO, the prolonged instability has not only displaced millions but has also placed immense pressure on neighboring countries and regional health systems. Most of the displaced lack access to basic healthcare, clean water, and adequate shelter, increasing the risk of disease outbreaks and malnutrition.
The organization has stressed the urgent need for coordinated international action to address the crisis, urging humanitarian actors and governments to scale up aid efforts and ensure safe access to affected populations.
The scale of displacement in Sudan now rivals the most severe crises globally, and WHO has called on the international community to prioritize funding and logistics support to respond to the growing emergency.
As the conflict persists, the humanitarian outlook for Sudan remains grim, with displacement figures expected to rise unless a political solution is reached and humanitarian corridors are secured.
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