World's Worst Humanitarian Crisis (WHO)
The Sudan Civil War began in April 2023 as a conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Now in its third year, the war has created what the WHO identifies as the world's worst humanitarian crisis, with devastating impacts on the civilian population, healthcare system, and food security.
Over 150,000 people have been killed, while millions face acute hunger and displacement. The targeting of healthcare facilities has become a defining feature of the conflict.
The systematic targeting of healthcare facilities represents one of the most alarming aspects of the Sudan conflict. Healthcare facilities, staff, and patients have become targets, paralyzing the health system.
| Period | Attacks | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64 | 38 |
| 2024 | 72 | 200 |
| 2025 | 65 | 1,620 |
| 2026 Q1 | 13 | 184 |
Total: 214 attacks; 2,042 deaths. The escalating lethality in 2025 demonstrates intensifying violence against healthcare infrastructure.
24.6 million people face acute hunger. 2 million are at imminent risk of famine. Agricultural production has been disrupted across regions, and displacement prevents access to food markets.
The WHO has designated Sudan as experiencing the world's worst humanitarian crisis. The combination of conflict-related deaths, healthcare system collapse, malnutrition, and disease outbreaks creates a multi-layered emergency.
As of April 2026, the conflict continues with no immediate resolution in sight. The government announced plans to return operations to Khartoum from the interim wartime capital. Healthcare facilities continue to be targeted, and millions remain internally displaced.
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Data last updated: April 8, 2026