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Sudan Faces Infrastructure Crisis as 4 Million Return

4/22/2026

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Nearly 4 million people have returned to Sudan, mainly in Khartoum and Al-Jazirah, according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).
Returnees face destroyed communities and a dire need for infrastructure investment.
Since April 2023, the conflict has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions.
IOM has aided around 4 million people and needs $170 million for its 2026 plan, with $97.2 million unfunded.

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Story summary

Nearly 4 million people have returned to Sudan, mainly in Khartoum and Al-Jazirah, according to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM).
Returnees face destroyed communities and a dire need for infrastructure investment.
Since April 2023, the conflict has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions.
IOM has aided around 4 million people and needs $170 million for its 2026 plan, with $97.2 million unfunded.