Sudan’s war displaced crisis peaks as millions eye return to ruined homes

Al Jazeera Human InterestNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 28, 2026 at 12:28 PM
Sudan’s war displaced crisis peaks as millions eye return to ruined homes

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Sudan is currently facing the world's largest internal displacement crisis, with approximately 14 million people displaced due to the conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces that began in April 2023. Published on January 28, 2026, the article notes that this crisis contributes to a global surge in forced displacement, which exceeded 122 million by mid-2025. Despite widespread destruction, a fragile trend of people returning to Khartoum has emerged, driven by nostalgia and a perceived sense of stability following the government's return. The conflict has severely impacted infrastructure across Sudan, while the Gaza Strip also faces immense internal displacement with nearly two million people affected by the Israeli offensive.

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Framing Angle
Human Interest
Primary framing
Conflict
Secondary framing
Mixed Tone
Sensationalism
Factual
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Key Claims (5)

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In Gaza, internal displacement affects nearly two million people.

statistic90% confidence

Conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF, which erupted in April 2023, has placed immense pressure on infrastructure.

factual90% confidence

Sudan hosts the world’s largest internal displacement crisis, with approximately 14 million people forced from their homes.

statistic — UNHCR90% confidence

The global number of displaced persons dropped by 5.9 million by mid-2025.

statistic — UNHCR estimates80% confidence

The government’s return is a “direct invitation” for citizens to follow suit.

quote — Adel El-Baz, director-general of the African Centre for Consulting70% confidence
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Keywords

sudan 100% internal displacement 100% humanitarian crisis 80% returnees 70% infrastructure destruction 60% conflict zones 60% rapid support forces (rsf) 50% unhcr 50% forced displacement 40% gaza strip 40%

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Al Jazeera
Article Type
News Report
Classification Confidence
90%
Geographic Perspective
Sudan

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