Sudan: Reaching people in dire need as crisis deepens

The violence has also brought devastating levels of sexual violence, separation, and disappearances. Many families do not know the fate of loved ones, and communities live with the constant fear of further violence or loss. These are wounds that extend far beyond physical hardship and will shape the social fabric of Sudan for years to come.

For those living through the conflict, the consequences are immediate and overwhelming. Accessing urgent medical care may require near-impossible journeys. Markets that once bustled with activity now stand empty or too dangerous to reach. Front lines shift rapidly, leaving families unsure of where safety lies or how long they can remain in one place.  

It is in these conditions that the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), together with the Sudanese Red Crescent Society (SRCS) and local partners, is working to support the communities that are bearing the heaviest burden of this armed conflict.  

Delivering aid in Sudan requires continuous dialogue to ensure safe access, adapt to shifting front lines, and reach communities whose lives have been upended by the conflict. In parallel, we strive to promote respect for international humanitarian law and work to strengthen knowledge of IHL among authorities and weapon bearers.

Our presence across Sudan reflects both the immense scale of humanitarian need and the enormity of the task of alleviating suffering wherever security allow. This overview highlights what communities are facing today, and how our teams are striving to help.