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Daily digest 2026-09-17 — Sudan
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Daily digest: Sudan
2026-09-17Violence erupts at Amiet market in Abyei, resulting in multiple casualties.
On September 15, an outbreak of violence at the Amiet Common Market led to 26 deaths and 82 injuries. This incident followed earlier killings of individuals from the Ngok Dinka and Misseriya communities. UNISFA has strongly condemned the violence and called for an immediate cessation of hostilities.
Rainfall deficits are worsening food insecurity in eastern Chad, impacting Sudanese refugees who remain heavily dependent on markets and food assistance. Humanitarian funding remains well below requirements.
The violence in Abyei has resulted in significant loss of life and injuries. The region also hosts 25 refugees and 65,644 internally displaced persons.
The specific impact of the El Niño forecast on Sudan is not yet detailed in recent reporting.