23 May 2022

Spotlight – Sudan: A five-fold increase in internal displacement

 

DescriptionThe humanitarian situation in Sudan deteriorated significantly in 2021, as intercommunal violence intensified and the number of IDPs increased to 3.2 million.90 Around 442,000 internal displacements were reported during the year, more than five times the figure for the previous year and the highest since 2014.91 The increase was mainly the result of the escalating violence, but better access to affected areas also improved the quantity and quality of data available, painting a more accurate picture of the displacement situation.
Published inGlobal Report on Internal Displacement 2022 - IDMC's Global Report on Internal Displacement (GRID) is the world’s leading source of data and analysis on internal displacement. This year's edition includes a special focus on internally displaced children and youth. Full report can be downloaded here.
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