Sudan hosts one of the largest refugee populations in Africa. South Sudanese make up the majority. Many others fled violence and persecution in neighboring countries, including Eritrea, the Central African Republic, Ethiopia and Chad, but also the wars in Syria and Yemen pushed people to seek safety in Sudan. Most refugees live in out-of-camp settlements, host communities and urban areas, while others stay in camps, especially in East Sudan and White Nile State. Sudan continues to generously host and receive additional asylum-seekers.
Violence has also driven hundreds of thousands of Sudanese men, women and children abroad. Many live as refugees in surrounding countries, for example in Chad and South Sudan.
Violent conflicts coupled with impunity have also displaced many Sudanese internally, especially in Darfur and Kordofan. Internal displacement was also triggered by disasters such as flooding.
Resolution of conflicts, including on access to arable land, are critically needed to end violence and subsequent displacement. Continuous international support will be needed to ensure conditions become conducive to return of refugees and internally displaced people.
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