What is the current situation in Sudan? Sudan's armed conflict has ignited one of the world's fastest-unfolding crises. Out of 25 million people needing humanitarian aid, 14 million are children. The conflict has forced 8.6 million people to flee, creating the largest displacement crisis globally.

Sudan is home to one of the most iconic natural phenomena – the meeting point of the Blue Nile and the White Nile in the capital city, Khartoum. The Blue Nile, originating from Lake Tana in Ethiopia, and the White Nile, flowing from Lake Victoria, converge to form the Nile River, the longest river in the world.

While Sudan possesses vast natural resources like gold, oil, and fertile land, decades of political instability and conflict in Sudan have hindered development and created stark inequalities. According to the World Bank, Sudan's GDP per capita (PPP) in 2021 was $1,330, placing it among the world's poorest countries.

In response to RSF gains in Darfur and subsequent abuses, the Justice and Equality Movement, Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (Minnawi), and other smaller rebel factions renounced their neutrality and declared war on the RSF.