Sudan

16 September 2025

Heavy rains and floods on 12 September 2025 displaced about 4,300 people in Major 6 village, Um Algura locality, Al Jazirah. The impact includes the destruction of around 550 houses, with displaced families sheltering in open areas. The situation has compounded needs across the country, where communities already face conflict, displacement, and heightened disease risks. (IOM 14/09/2025)

16 September 2025

Sudan faces one of the world’s most severe education crises, with nearly 13 million of 17 million school-age children currently out of school given conflict and displacement since April 2023, which are also preventing around seven million enrolled children from attending. The other six million not enrolled at all risk permanent exclusion from education. As the new academic year began in September 2025, only 45% of schools had reopened. Among those remaining closed, 10% are sheltering displaced families. Teacher shortages, lack of materials, and restricted access continue to block learning opportunities. Flooding expected through October threatens to worsen the situation by destroying infrastructure and forcing further displacement. The prolonged lack of educational access places children at heightened risk of exploitation, early marriage, and armed group recruitment and perpetuates poverty cycles, posing critical long-term humanitarian challenges. (STC 11/09/2025, Jordan Times 11/09/2025, Al Arabiya 11/09/2025)

02 September 2025

On 24 August 2025, a landslide in Tarasin village in the Marra Mountains, West Darfur, killed many, with estimates varying (370–1,000 people). Heavy rainfall caused the collapse, flattening the village and leaving only one known survivor. The Sudan Liberation Movement/Army, which controls the area, stated that all residents were buried under the debris. The disaster highlights the acute vulnerability of communities already facing Sudan’s protracted conflict. Its scale underscores Sudan’s overlapping humanitarian emergencies, alongside widespread displacement, famine risk, and violence in Darfur. Thousands of families in the region face heightened needs for shelter, food, healthcare, and burial assistance. National authorities have pledged support, but logistical constraints, insecurity, and the absence of specialised response teams limit immediate relief. The Marra Mountains, often used as a refuge during fighting, present access difficulties, complicating rescue and recovery efforts. (UN 02/09/2025, OCHA 02/09/2025, BBC 03/09/2025)

02 September 2025

On 28 August 2025, the Rapid Support Forces shelled Al Fasher, North Darfur, killing at least 24 people and wounding 55. Mortar fire hit densely populated areas, including the central market and Awlad Al Reef neighbourhood. The city remains under siege, with civilian casualties continuing to rise. (AJ 28/08/2025, TNA 28/08/2025, AP News 28/08/2025)

26 August 2025

On 20 August 2025, a drone strike hit a 16-truck UN food convoy in Melit, North Darfur. At least three trucks caught fire, preventing aid delivery to famine-affected areas. This is the second major convoy attack since June, further constraining already limited humanitarian access to Al Fasher. (UN 21/08/2025, AJ 22/08/2025)

26 August 2025

On 23 August 2025, heavy rains and flooding in Abeiyat Jeleidat village in Um Kadadah locality, North Darfur, displaced about 910 people. Field teams report 182 houses and several shops destroyed and another 210 houses damaged. Many displaced individuals are sheltering in open areas, increasing their exposure to health, protection, and livelihood risks. (IOM 25/08/2025)

26 August 2025

From 11–20 August 2025, attacks by the Rapid Support Forces in Al Fasher and Abu Shouk camp, North Darfur, killed at least 89 civilians, including women and children. Reports also indicate ethnically targeted executions and the abduction of 40 displaced men. Civilians remain trapped under siege, facing worsening protection risks. (OHCHR 22/08/2025, AJ 22/08/2025)