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Situation Update
• Sudan continues to be the world’s largest displacement and hunger crisis, further deepening humanitarian needs in the country.
• On 4 May, drone strikes were launched towards Port Sudan, targeting a military airbase, a warehouse and civilian facilities. This marked the first attack on Port Sudan, a city that serves as a hub for international organizations, including WFP, as well as displaced civilians. While drone attacks and activity continued during May, the majority have been intercepted by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF).
• On 13 May, the UN Secretary-General expressed grave concern over the escalating violence in Sudan and its impact on humanitarian operations. He warned of potential large-scale civilian casualties and infrastructure destruction and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and renewed dialogue.
• Based on the latest International Organization for Migration (IOM) Sudan Mobility Update, there are 10.1 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) across over 10,400 locations in all 18 states of Sudan, and around 4.1 million individuals who have fled to neighbouring countries such as Chad, South Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia, and Uganda.
• Between December 18, 2024, and May 28, 2025, IOM recorded approximately 1.1 million returnees across 898 locations in Sudan, an 89 percent increase from the previous update, which reported 629,000 returnees. This surge is largely due to displaced people returning to Gezira and Khartoum.
• The Adré border crossing will remain open until 16 August.