Summary
Sudan is facing a major crisis as millions of people have been forced to leave their homes due to ongoing conflict. Despite difficult conditions and widespread destruction, some people are returning to the Sudanese capital, Khartoum. Globally, the number of displaced people has slightly decreased recently, though regional conflicts persist in places like Gaza, Syria, and Yemen.
Key Facts
- Sudan now has the world's largest number of internally displaced people, with around 14 million affected.
- The UN reports that globally, over 122 million people were displaced in the first half of 2025.
- For the first time in ten years, the global number of displaced people dropped by about 5.9 million by mid-2025.
- The conflict in Sudan started between the army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023.
- Infrastructure in Sudan is heavily damaged, making daily life difficult for returnees.
- In Gaza, about two million are internally displaced due to recent conflicts, with significant destruction of homes and infrastructure.
- Conflicts in Syria and Yemen continue to displace millions, with 12 million displaced in Syria and over five million in Yemen.
- Some people return to Khartoum due to nostalgia and a hope for stability, despite the city's extensive infrastructure damage.
