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This is a document reporting on the severity of the protection impacts on the civilian population as a result of ongoing conflict in Sudan. Clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted on 15 April 2023 and are now in their twenty-second week.
Deaths and Injuries:
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On 23 August, the Armed Conflict Location and Event Data (ACLED) project reported that at least 5,000 people have been killed due to the conflict. Actual figures may be higher with communications challenges and ongoing violence inhibiting systematic reporting.
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Since the fighting started, 19 humanitarian workers have been killed and 29 injured. In addition, according to WHO, 11 health workers have been killed and 38 injured.
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According to the Health Cluster, there has been a 30% increase in acute malnutrition cases in the conflict affected areas of Khartoum, Darfur and Kordofan states. Acute malnutrition has also increased by 15% in localities hosting displaced people and 10% across the rest of the country.
Impact on Civilians:
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In Khartoum, clashes between SAF and RSF continued during the reporting period. Of the estimated 2,856,755 people displaced from Khartoum, approximately 48,785 IDPs have sought refuge in other locations across Khartoum state while 2,807,970 have fled to other states across Sudan.
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In River Nile, an estimated 504,107 IDPs from Khartoum are reportedly seeking shelter with relatives or in rented accommodation across across Abu Hamad, Ad Damar, Al Buhaira, Al Matama, Atbara, Barbar, and Shendi localities.
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In South Darfur, an estimated 483,503 individuals are predominately displaced from other areas within South Darfur, with the increased caseload reflecting ongoing conflict and observation of IDPs across additional localities. IDPs are reported to be sheltering across Al Wihda, As Salam, As Sunta, Beliel, Buram, Damso, Ed Al Fursan, Kas, Kateila, Kubum, Mershing, Nitega, Nyala Janoub,
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In East Darfur, IOM DTM estimates 473,580 IDPs to be predominately sheltering among the host community, many reportedly fleeing the ongoing conflict in South Darfur. IDPs are present in Abu Jabrah, Abu Karinka, Ad Du'ayn, Adila, Al Firdous, Assalaya, Shia’ria, Yassin and Bahr Al Arab localities.
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In Northern State, an estimated 365,173 IDPs, all reportedly displaced from Khartoum, are sheltering across Ad Dabbah, Al Burgaig, Al Golid, Delgo,
Dongola, Halfa, and Merowe localities. Restrictive visa processes continue to inhibit cross-border movement to Egypt for those IDPs intending onward travel. -
In Sennar, an estimated 320,632 people displaced from Khartoum are sheltering with host families and in rented accommodation across Abu Hujar, Ad Dali, Ad Dinder, As Suki, Sennar, Sharg Sennar, and Sinja localities.
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In Al Jazirah, IOM DTM field teams report 298,674 IDPs predominately sheltering in the host community and in public buildings across Al Hasahisa, Al Kamlin, Al Manaqil, Al Qurashi, Janub Aj Jazirah, Medani Al Kubra, Sharg Aj Jazirah, and Um Algura localities.
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In White Nile, 283,221 IDPs are reportedly sheltering with their relatives, in camp-like settings, in rented accommodation and in public buildings across Ad Diwaim, Aj Jabalain, Al Gitaina, As Salam/Ar Rawat, Guli, Kosti, Rabak, Tendalti, and Um Rimta localities.
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In North Darfur, an estimated 290,339 displaced people are sheltering with the host community, in camps and gathering sites across Al Fasher, Al Koma, Al Lait, Al Malha, As Serief, At Tawisha, Dar As Salam, Kebkabiya, Kelemando,
Kernoi, Kutum, Melit, Saraf Omra, Tawila, Um Baru, and Um Kadadah localities. -
In Central Darfur, an estimated 264,785 individuals are displaced from other areas in Central Darfur, West Darfur, South Darfur and North Darfur. Intense fighting on 6 September reportedly resulted in the deaths of over 200 IDPs across three IDP camps. IDPs are predominately sheltering with relatives or in ad hoc gathering sites, across Azum, Gharb Jabal Marrah, Shamal Jabal Marrah, Um Dukhun, Wadi Salih, Wasat Jabal Marrah, and Zalingi localities.
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In Gedaref, an estimated 247,980 IDPs displaced from Khartoum are sheltering across Al Butanah, Al Fao, Al Fashaga, Al Galabat Al Gharbyah-Kassab, Al Mafaza, Al Qureisha, Ar Rahad, Basundah, Gala’a An Nahal, Galabat AshShargiah, Madeinat Al Gedaref, and Wasat Al Gedaref. IDPs are sheltering in informal hosting arrangements and in rented accommodation.
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In multiple states, displaced populations of fewer than 150,000 people were reported by IOM DTM. Affected states include: Red Sea (107,159 displaced individuals); Kassala (97,227 displaced individuals); North Kordofan (86,842 displaced individuals); South Kordofan (79,821 displaced individuals); West Darfur (72,920 displaced individuals); Blue Nile (52,044 displaced individuals); and, West Kordofan (41,327 displaced individuals). In most states outside Darfur, the majority of the IDP caseload originates from Khartoum state.