A Nation in Turmoil: The War's Impact

As Sudan's war enters its second year, the country finds itself in the grips of one of the largest and fastest-growing displacement crises in the world. The conflict, ignited on April 15, 2023, by a brutal power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has transformed urban areas into battlegrounds, displacing over 14 million people.

Staggering Statistics: 11,000 Attacks and Counting

Recent reports reveal that from the start of the war until March 2025, more than 11,292 attacks have rocked the nation—an alarming average of 16 attacks per day. Who's behind this chaos? The SAF is responsible for nearly 50% of these incidents, with the RSF not far behind at 38%, and the rest attributed to various local militias.

Khartoum: The Epicenter of Violence

At the heart of the conflict lies Khartoum, the capital city, which accounts for a staggering 5,519 attacks, or 49% of all recorded incidents. This city of 10 million people has seen fighting intensify as the SAF conducts operations to dislodge the RSF from its remaining positions.

Regions Under Fire: Insights into the Conflict

While Khartoum bears the brunt of the conflict, other regions are not spared. Gezira, formerly a stable agricultural hub, recorded 1,485 attacks. Meanwhile, in North Darfur, the RSF has targeted displacement camps and local militias, contributing to 1,388 documented attacks. The violence has spread across the country, reaching South Darfur and North Kordofan with hundreds of incidents.

Tragic Toll: Lives Lost and Displaced

The humanitarian cost is staggering, with ACLED estimating at least 32,973 fatalities, though the real number is likely much higher when unreported deaths from disease and malnutrition are included. Almost half of these casualties occurred in Khartoum and North Darfur, where fighting remains fiercest.

A Timeline of Escalating Horror

The conflict has seen escalating violence, peaking in August 2023 with 675 combined attacks. The UN estimated that by then, a million people had fled Sudan, while 3.4 million were internally displaced. The situation worsened in January 2024, with 8 million displaced and famine looming.

Devastation at Khartoum Airport

Satellite images detail the destruction at Khartoum International Airport, where at least 49 aircraft have been wrecked and infrastructure has been severely damaged. This once-bustling hub now stands as a grim testament to the war's impact.

Heartbreaking Displacement Figures

The UN has labeled Sudan's displacement crisis as the worst globally, with over 14 million people forced to flee their homes. Of these, approximately 11.3 million have been uprooted within Sudan, while at least three million have sought refuge in neighboring countries, stressing resources in places like Chad and South Sudan.

Where Did They Go? Main Destinations of Displaced Individuals

The primary areas affected include Khartoum, which has seen around 3.5 million displaced individuals, followed by South Darfur with over 2 million, and North Darfur with nearly 1.9 million. This ongoing crisis highlights the urgent need for international attention and humanitarian aid as the conflict shows no signs of abating.