Humanitarian crisis worsening in refuge for civilians fleeing Sudan’s civil war
Summary
A growing number of people fleeing Sudan’s civil war have crowded into the city of El Obeid and nearby camps, creating worsening humanitarian conditions. Thousands of families arrive daily with little food or belongings, many traumatized, as fighting and drone attacks continue in the region.Key Facts
- Over 15,000 families have arrived in El Obeid since mid-July, joining more than 200,000 people displaced earlier in the year.
- El Obeid was home to about 500,000 people before the war started more than three years ago.
- Tens of thousands live in tented camps on the outskirts while most new arrivals come mostly on foot with few possessions.
- About 85% of the displaced people are women and children; many men stay behind for farming.
- Sudan’s civil war began in April 2023 between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia.
- Around 11.3 million people have been displaced nationwide, with some areas at risk of famine.
- There have been numerous violent drone attacks, including “double-tap” strikes where a second drone hits rescuers after the first strike.
- The RSF militia has been responsible for many civilian casualties, including a massacre in El Fasher in October 2025.
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