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 |
|---|---|---|
⚔️ Sudan War Impacts Farmers Ongoing war in Sudan is worsening food insecurity and hunger, with farmers now facing additional conflicts that disrupt agriculture. | War | HIGH |
🎯 Iranian drones in Sudan strikes Iran is accused of supplying attack drones to Sudan's army, leading to strikes on civilian targets such as hospitals and schools amid the ongoing civil war entering its fourth year. | Strike | HIGH |
💥 Conflict Escalates in South Sudan Ongoing armed conflict and violence in South Sudan, along with diseases and natural disasters, are worsening humanitarian needs for millions of people. | Conflict | HIGH |
⚔️ Iran War Disrupts Sudan Aid The Iran war has disrupted shipping, causing aid costs to Sudan to more than double and delaying deliveries amid ongoing conflict in the country. | War | CRITICAL |
⚔️ Sudan RSF Vows Decades-Long War Sudan's Rapid Support Forces leader declares his forces are ready to fight the regular army for decades amid ongoing conflict, with fighters positioned outside the army-controlled capital. | War | HIGH |
🎯 Bombardment of Lankien Hospital A hospital in Lankien, South Sudan, operated by MSF was bombarded, leading to its permanent closure after 31 years, amid calls for investigation into attacks on medical facilities. | Strike | HIGH |
🎯 Drone Strike in Omdurman, Sudan A drone strike by the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group killed five people in Omdurman near Khartoum, Sudan. | Strike | CRITICAL |
💥 Ethiopia-Sudan Conflict Accusations Ethiopia and Sudan accuse each other of attacks amid Sudan's civil war that began in 2023 and Ethiopia's ongoing insurgencies. | Conflict | HIGH |
🎯 Strikes on Sudan Hospital Kill 70 Strikes on Al-Daein Teaching Hospital in Sudan killed 70 people and rendered the facility non-functional, disrupting essential health services for women and girls. | Strike | CRITICAL |
⚔️ Sudan War Threatens Pyramids The ongoing war in Sudan between the army and Rapid Support Forces endangers ancient pyramids at the Meroe site, as a dedicated guard expresses hope to preserve the historical grounds amid the conflict. | War | 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 5/9/2026, 5:26:32 AM