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 |
|---|---|---|
💥 South Sudan Akobo Offensive A looming government-led offensive in Akobo, South Sudan, is forcing hundreds of thousands, including over 17,000 recently displaced people, to evacuate amid ongoing conflict, risking lives and access to health services. | Conflict | HIGH |
💥 Akobo Evacuation in Conflict Thousands of civilians in Akobo, South Sudan, are fleeing an opposition-held town following an army evacuation order amid ongoing armed clashes. | Conflict | HIGH |
⚔️ Sudan Civil War Armed conflict between Sudanese Armed Forces and RSF | War | CRITICAL |
💥 Attack on Sudanese Hospital A Sudanese Red Crescent volunteer was killed in an attack on a hospital in Al-Dilling, South Kordofan, amid ongoing conflicts in Sudan. | Conflict | HIGH |
⚔️ Sudan War and Refugee Crisis The ongoing conflict in Sudan since April 2023 has caused massive displacement of nearly 4.2 million people across multiple countries, prompting a regional refugee response plan in Libya for 2026. | War | CRITICAL |
💥 Fighting escalates in South Sudan Fighting continues to escalate in South Sudan, leading to a humanitarian crisis for displaced survivors. | Conflict | CRITICAL |
💥 Paramilitary Attack in Darfur Paramilitary forces in Darfur killed at least 28 people in an attack, indicating ongoing violence in the region. | Conflict | HIGH |
⚔️ South Sudan Conflict at Dangerous Point Escalating violence and political tensions in South Sudan amid a humanitarian emergency and regional conflict threaten peace efforts. | War | CRITICAL |
⚔️ Sudan War Threatens Humanitarian Aid The ongoing conflict in Sudan's Darfur region is endangering humanitarian workers feeding displaced families amid ongoing violence. | War | HIGH |
💥 Sudan Civil War and Christian Community At Risk Sudan's civil war has caused massive casualties and displacement, with Christians facing violence and terror, including killings on Christmas Day. | Conflict | HIGH |
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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 3/13/2026, 4:27:42 PM