Conflict Monitor
Sudan war: live conflict tracking and humanitarian crisis monitoring
Track active conflicts, military developments, and geopolitical escalation related to Sudan. Connect events directly to Catalyst's market impact layer.
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Conflict map — Sudan
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Active conflict events — Sudan
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| Event | Type | Severity |
|---|---|---|
💥 Fighting in Blue Nile State, Sudan Renewed fighting in Blue Nile State, Sudan, has worsened the protection situation for civilians in areas like Ed Damazine and south of Damazine, prompting an urgent joint alert for coordinated action. | Conflict | HIGH |
🎯 Sudan Army Strikes on RSF The Sudanese Armed Forces conducted precision military strikes in Blue Nile, Kordofan, and Darfur regions, claiming significant losses among Rapid Support Forces units. | Strike | HIGH |
💥 Deminers clear explosives in Khartoum Sudanese deminers are actively clearing hidden explosives in a minefield in central Khartoum, a site previously used as a park, amid the ongoing effects of regional conflict. | Conflict | HIGH |
⚔️ Libya aids Sudan war with mercenaries A UN report alleges that a Libyan group supplied Colombian mercenaries, weapons, and fuel to Sudan's RSF, intensifying the ongoing war and exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. | War | CRITICAL |
💥 Escalating Conflict in Blue Nile State Escalating hostilities in Blue Nile State, Sudan, have caused widespread displacement and disrupted essential services, with women and girls facing heightened risks of violence and abuse. | Conflict | HIGH |
⚔️ Khartoum Recovery in Sudan War One year after the Sudanese army recaptured Khartoum, the city remains battered and quiet amid the ongoing three-year war. | War | HIGH |
⚔️ Sudan War: EU Urges Ceasefire The ongoing war in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces has devastated civilians for three years, prompting the European Union to call for a ceasefire and end to violations. | War | CRITICAL |
⚔️ South Sudan Civil War Reignites Civil war in South Sudan has reignited, involving armed clashes and a struggle over aid delivery in Juba. | War | HIGH |
💥 Rising Violence in South Sudan UN officials report rising violence, political turmoil, hunger, and disease in South Sudan, with budget cuts limiting the peacekeeping mission's ability to protect civilians. | Conflict | HIGH |
⚔️ Sudan War Humanitarian Worsening Three years into the Sudanese war, nearly half of the country's community kitchens have closed due to lack of international support, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis as global leaders meet in Berlin. | War | CRITICAL |
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About this tracker
The Sudan Civil War
Sudan has been engulfed in a devastating civil war since April 2023, when fighting erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) under General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) under General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo ("Hemedti"). What began as a power struggle between the two military leaders who had jointly overthrown the transitional civilian government in 2021 has escalated into a nationwide conflict with catastrophic humanitarian consequences.
The war has killed tens of thousands of people, displaced over 10 million (one of the largest displacement crises in the world), and created famine conditions across multiple states. Khartoum, once a city of 5 million, has been largely destroyed. Track the unfolding conflict on our conflict map and see it in the context of all current wars.
Key Conflict Dynamics
The SAF controls most of eastern Sudan, Port Sudan (the de facto capital), and parts of Khartoum. The RSF controls most of western Sudan including Darfur, much of Kordofan, and parts of Khartoum. Both sides have been accused of widespread atrocities against civilians, and the conflict has taken on ethnic dimensions particularly in Darfur, where the RSF and allied Arab militias have been accused of ethnic cleansing against non-Arab communities.
External actors play significant roles: the UAE has been accused of supplying weapons to the RSF, Egypt supports the SAF, and Russia's Wagner Group (now Africa Corps) has a presence tied to Sudan's gold mining. The conflict's regional impact extends to Chad, South Sudan, and Egypt, all of which host refugees and face spillover instability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What started the Sudan war?
The war began in April 2023 as a power struggle between Sudan's two military leaders: General al-Burhan (SAF) and General Hemedti (RSF). The immediate trigger was a dispute over the timeline for integrating the RSF into the regular military as part of a planned transition to civilian rule.
How many people have died in the Sudan war?
Exact numbers are difficult to verify, but estimates suggest tens of thousands of people have been killed and over 10 million displaced — making it one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. The actual death toll is likely much higher than official counts due to difficulty accessing conflict zones.
Who is winning the Sudan war?
Neither side has achieved decisive military victory. The RSF controls much of western Sudan and parts of Khartoum, while the SAF holds eastern Sudan and has launched counteroffensives. The conflict has largely devolved into a war of attrition with devastating consequences for civilians.
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Last updated 4/26/2026, 9:57:08 PM