Khartoum, Sudan — The conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has deepened the humanitarian crisis in Sudan, with over 8. 6 million people displaced since April 2023.
As of 2026, more than 19.
5 million Sudanese face acute food insecurity, and the country’s economy is addressing high inflation and a fragile financial sector.
The ongoing conflict has exacerbated existing economic and humanitarian challenges, leading to a severe humanitarian emergency.
The European Union Agency for Asylum’s report highlights the socio-economic situation and human rights context in Sudan, while the African Development Bank’s Country Focus Report emphasizes economic growth projections and the need for policy dialogue and private sector involvement.
According to the World Food Programme (WFP), the situation is dire, with families robbed of their homes and loved ones, and communities in the worst-affected areas consumed by starvation and sickness.
The UN News reports on the escalating humanitarian crisis, including mass killings, abductions, and rape, along with the severe food insecurity affecting millions of people.
The African Development Bank’s Country Focus Report for 2026 indicates that Sudan’s economy is projected to grow to 2.
1% and 3. 2% in 2026 and 2027, respectively.
However, the report also notes that the country faces high inflation, sharp currency depreciation, and a fragile financial sector, compounded by ongoing conflict, weak institutions, low productivity, damaged infrastructure, and limited economic diversification.
The Sudan Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan 2026 outlines the challenges faced by the Sudanese population, with families robbed of their homes and loved ones, and communities in the worst-affected areas consumed by starvation and sickness.
The plan highlights the need for immediate and sustained humanitarian assistance to address the crisis.
The Security Council has also expressed concern over the situation in Sudan, with UN officials warning that the world’s worst humanitarian crisis is escalating.
The UN News report indicates that 8. 6 million people have fled the violence, many to neighboring countries, and that more than 19. 5 million people in Sudan are acutely food insecure.
The COI Report — Sudan: Country Focus, published by the European Union Agency for Asylum, provides an overview of the situation in Sudan at the political, judicial, and human rights levels during the reference period of 22 March 2025 to 30 April 2026.
The report describes the treatment of specific population groups and profiles relevant to the assessment of international protection needs.
The situation in Sudan remains critical, with the ongoing conflict exacerbating the country’s humanitarian and economic crises.
The international community must continue to provide support to the Sudanese people and work towards a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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This original article was produced by the ImNews editorial team
Source: reliefweb
Source: European Union Agency for Asylum
