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The ongoing conflict in Sudan has escalated into a dire humanitarian crisis, displacing hundreds of thousands of people who are fleeing their homes in search of safety. The Wunthow (Juda) border crossing, located between Sudan and South Sudan, has become a critical transit point for displaced populations seeking refuge. Escalating violence, political instability, and deteriorating living conditions have triggered mass displacement across the region, impacting both Sudanese nationals and South Sudanese returnees. Women and children make up a significant portion of those fleeing, as they are particularly vulnerable during these perilous journeys. In recent days, El Jabalian in White Nile State has emerged as a key area of displacement as civilians escape the intensifying conflict.
Many displaced individuals have sought temporary settlement on the outskirts of the Wunthow (Juda) border crossing. However, these areas have become overcrowded due to the continuous influx of people and lack access to essential resources such as food, clean water, shelter, and medical care.
The International Organization for Migration’s Displacement Tracking Matrix (IOM DTM) has been actively monitoring the situation at Wunthow (Juda) to assess population movements and humanitarian needs. Recent assessments by IOM DTM on December 10, indicate that 4,837 returnees have arrived at this border point. Among these returnees are South Sudanese nationals who had previously settled in Sudan but were forced to return due to escalating violence in the past week. Many displaced individuals arriving at Wunthow (Juda) face urgent humanitarian needs such as food supplies, clean drinking water, medical assistance for injuries or illnesses sustained during their journeys, and transportation support to reach safer destinations or continue onward travel.