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

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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