As of October 18, 2026, over 8.5 million internally displaced persons have been recorded across all 18 states in Sudan. This data is based on assessments conducted in over 13,000 locations and 185 localities. The Displacement and Return Snapshot provides a comprehensive overview of displacement and return trends.

The country faces an extreme INFORM risk class, ranking seventh globally, indicating severe humanitarian challenges. Humanitarian funding remains well below requirements, with a significant gap between funds received and those needed.

The widespread displacement of over 8.5 million individuals across all states highlights the extensive impact of the crisis on the population. The number of internally displaced persons far exceeds the number of refugees.

The specific causes of the recent displacement trends are not detailed in the provided excerpts.