The United Nations reported a deepening humanitarian crisis in Sudan’s Blue Nile State, where ongoing conflict has displaced more than 28,000 people since mid-January 2026.
The violence intensified following an offensive by an alliance between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-North, beginning with attacks on Baw in January 2026, and later expanding to areas such as Al Kurmuk and Geisan in March.
According to UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, more than 4,000 people were displaced in the last 10 days alone. Data from the International Organization for Migration shows that the majority of displaced persons are sheltering in informal sites, with others in schools and public buildings.
The humanitarian situation is worsening amid shortages of food, clean water, and sanitation in overcrowded areas, particularly in the state capital, Ed Damazin. Infrastructure damage, including attacks on health facilities and fuel shortages, has further strained aid delivery and access to essential services.
Despite the risks, agencies such as UNICEF and the World Health Organization are continuing vaccination campaigns in nearby regions to curb disease outbreaks. The UN has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and unimpeded humanitarian access, while diplomatic efforts continue under the envoy of the UN Secretary-General to stabilize the situation.
