CRITICALSub-Saharan Africa
Sudan Civil War
Sudan · Since 2023
WOR SEVERITY INDEX
9.2
+0.3 this week
9.2
OVERVIEW
Armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group, precipitated by a power struggle following the 2021 coup. Characterized by mass atrocities and famine conditions.
LATEST DEVELOPMENT
RSF forces advance on North Darfur state capital. UN declares famine conditions in five regions. ICC opens preliminary investigation into alleged war crimes.
ACTIVE PARTIES
- Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF)
- Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
- Sudan Liberation Army
COUNTRY IMPACT
| Country | Impact Type | Severity | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | Refugee influx | HIGH | Refugee influx — 1.8M+ displaced persons crossing border, strain on social services |
| Chad | Refugee influx | HIGH | Border instability, 600K+ refugees, humanitarian crisis escalation |
| Ethiopia | Trade disruption | MEDIUM | Eastern border tensions, trade route disruption |
| Libya | Military involvement | MEDIUM | Arms trafficking corridors through desert border, militia financing links |
| South Sudan | Energy supply | MEDIUM | Fuel supply disruption, cross-border displacement |
| Saudi Arabia | Trade disruption | LOW | Reduced Red Sea trade confidence, indirect economic impact |
| UAE | Economic spillover | LOW | Investment exposure in Sudanese agriculture sector |
RECENT DISPATCHES
KEY FIGURES
CASUALTIES
15,000+ confirmed deaths (est. 150,000 total)
DISPLACED
8.2 million internally displaced; world's largest displacement crisis
START DATE
April 2023
LAST UPDATED
Mar 25, 2026
DATA SOURCES
- ↗ ACLED
- ↗ UN OCHA
- ↗ UNHCR