Public Health Situation Analysis: Sudan Conflict – Refugee crisis in neighbouring countries (20 August 2024)

Overview

The Public Health Situation Analysis (PHSA) on the impact of the Sudan crisis reveals a complex emergency across neighboring countries. The analysis identifies various types of emergencies, including conflict, food insecurity, displacement, and epidemics. The conflict in Sudan, which began in April 2023 between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has led to over 10.2 million people being displaced. Of these, 2.1 million have crossed into neighboring countries, and 7.9 million are internally displaced within Sudan. Chad and South Sudan have the highest numbers of displaced individuals related to the Sudan crisis. The total number of refugees and returnees from neighboring countries is over 1.5 million with significant movements to South Sudan, Chad, Ethiopia, and the Central African Republic. The humanitarian profile indicates that several countries have significant needs.