Sudan Crisis Regional Response Report (Year Month)

List of Key Chapter Titles

1. Displacement Overview and Integrated Phase Classification (IPC) Levels
2. Core Data Overview
3. Situation Overview
4. International Organization for Migration (IOM) Response Overview
5. Response Operations within Sudan
6. Response Operations in South Sudan
7. Response Operations in Chad
8. Response Operations in the Central African Republic
9. Response Operations in Ethiopia
10. Response Operations in Libya
11. Response Operations in Egypt
12. Supporting Parties for IOM Operations

Document Introduction

This report, published by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on February 5, 2025, focuses on the regional humanitarian challenges and related response actions triggered by the Sudan crisis. The core data covers the period from the outbreak of the crisis in April 2023 to January 28, 2025, with key updates on the progress made between January 15-28, 2025. As the world's largest displacement crisis, Sudan currently has over 11.5 million internally displaced persons (IDPs), with an additional 3.4 million people having crossed borders into neighboring countries, creating an extremely severe humanitarian situation.

Based on data from IOM's Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) and Multi-Sectoral Needs Assessments (MSNA), the report identifies the core needs of the crisis-affected population: 84% of displaced households urgently require food, 78% need non-food items, 77% face shortages in healthcare and livelihood income, and 67% have difficulties accessing water. 94% of Sudanese households are in need, with 84% of IDPs in severe distress and 26% facing extreme, life-threatening conditions. Regions like North Darfur are experiencing the dual impact of famine and escalating violence.

At the regional response level, the report details IOM's targeted actions in Sudan and neighboring countries including Egypt, South Sudan, Chad, Ethiopia, Libya, and the Central African Republic. Core response areas include shelter and non-food item distribution, medical assistance, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), protection services, transportation assistance, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) support. As of January 2025, a cumulative total of 3.6 million people have been assisted, with 16,140 people reached in 2025 so far, and 7,965 people supported in the latter half of January.

The report particularly emphasizes the complexity and urgency of the current crisis: fluid conflict lines continue to drive displacement numbers higher, healthcare facility functionality is severely compromised (approximately 70% of hospitals in conflict areas are non-operational), and infectious diseases like cholera are spreading in eastern Sudan and South Sudan. Simultaneously, human rights issues such as targeted violence and civilian casualties are of high concern to the international community. IOM is enhancing response efficiency through mobile clinics, regional humanitarian hub development, and data tracking. Its operations are supported by multiple parties including EU Humanitarian Aid, USAID, and Japan, providing crucial support to alleviate the regional humanitarian disaster.