Sudan Conflict Drives Refugee Crisis in South Sudan

Since April 2023, over 810,000 people have fled Sudan to South Sudan, making it the second-largest recipient of Sudanese refugees, as ongoing conflict exacerbates the humanitarian crisis. The UNHCR warns that the situation is worsening, with half of the refugees located in Maban region and increasing numbers settling in urban areas, complicating integration efforts. Meanwhile, in Libya, more than 100,200 Sudanese refugees have arrived, with urgent needs for health, water, and shelter services, as local infrastructure is overstretched. In Egypt, a rising number of Sudanese refugees are returning home, driven by high living costs and recent territorial gains by the Sudanese Armed Forces. The ongoing conflict in Sudan has severely disrupted supply routes and caused soaring inflation in South Sudan, further straining resources for both refugees and host communities. Overall, the UNHCR emphasizes that a resolution to the conflict in Sudan is critical for long-term solutions to the refugee crisis.