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Sudan's Humanitarian Crisis Deepens: 12 Million Displaced

12/13/2025

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Summary

Sudan Crisis Escalates

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan worsens, with more than 12 million displaced people.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of a Sudanese Armed Forces base, displacing 40,000 since November.
In Tawila, the town hosts over 650,000 displaced people amid overcrowding and cholera.
El Fasher holds 70,000 to 100,000 people trapped, with reports of mass killings.
The World Food Programme (WFP) warns of food ration cuts due to funding shortages.

Summary

Sudan Displacement Crisis

Nearly 12 million people have been displaced in Sudan since fighting began in April 2023.
More than 30 million people require urgent humanitarian assistance.
Fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has caused casualties, including children, after strikes on a kindergarten and a hospital.
The United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) press for a ceasefire and humanitarian aid access.

History

Historical Context

The Sudanese Civil War, which intensified in 2011 following South Sudan's independence, has roots in decades of conflict, including the Second Sudanese Civil War (1983-2005). By 2013, around 6 million people needed urgent aid due to the violence. Currently, clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces have displaced nearly 12 million, prompting international calls for humanitarian intervention.

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Sudan Crisis Escalates

The humanitarian crisis in Sudan worsens, with more than 12 million displaced people.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of a Sudanese Armed Forces base, displacing 40,000 since November.
In Tawila, the town hosts over 650,000 displaced people amid overcrowding and cholera.
El Fasher holds 70,000 to 100,000 people trapped, with reports of mass killings.
The World Food Programme (WFP) warns of food ration cuts due to funding shortages.

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