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 Drone Strikes Kill 18 Drone strikes by RSF and SAF in North Kordofan killed at least 18 civilians and wounded dozens, targeting markets, villages, vehicles and a fuel station. | Strike | HIGH |
💥 Violence Escalates in Jonglei Rising violence and displacement in Jonglei, South Sudan, puts hundreds of thousands at severe risk according to UNHCR. | Conflict | HIGH |
🎯 Sudan Air Strikes Kill 470 in Darfur Darfur rights group reports at least 470 killed and 187 injured in air strikes and drone attacks across Sudan from March 2024 to January 2026. | Strike | HIGH |
⚔️ War Crimes Complaint vs Sudan RSF Victims file first war crimes complaint in Kenya against Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for alleged torture and sexual violence amid the ongoing Sudan war. | War | HIGH |
💥 Sudan Civil War Escalation Ongoing armed conflict between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces entering its fourth year, causing massive humanitarian crisis, displacement, and regional instability. | Conflict | CRITICAL |
💥 Arson Campaign Burns Kauda, Sudan Satellite imagery reveals an arson campaign by Sudanese forces burning the town of Kauda in the Nuba Mountains over two weeks in May, targeting the symbolic heartland of the SPLM-N resistance. | Conflict | HIGH |
🎯 RSF Attack Kills 58 in North Kordofan RSF paramilitary forces attacked villages west of Bara in North Kordofan, killing at least 58 people according to Sudanese authorities. | Strike | HIGH |
💥 Sudan Tribal Clashes in Darfur Governor of Darfur Minni Minnawi calls for immediate halt to tribal clashes between Salamat and Beni Halba tribes, accusing Al-Dagalo militia of inciting the violence. | Conflict | HIGH |
🎯 Drone strike kills 11 in Sudan market Rights group reports a drone strike killed 11 people in a central Sudan market. | Strike | HIGH |
🎯 Drone Strike South Darfur Drone strike kills nine civilians in South Darfur; sniper deployment amid rising intertribal tensions in Kassala. | Strike | 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 6/10/2026, 3:55:56 AM