al-Dabba

al-Dabba is a town located in Northern State, Sudan. It has become newsworthy due to the ongoing conflict in Sudan, which began prior to January 2026 and has led to a significant humanitarian crisis. Specifically, al-Dabba is the site of the el-Afadh camp, a newly established camp providing refuge for people displaced by the fighting, particularly those fleeing from areas like el-Fasher. The camp is struggling to provide adequate aid, including food, to the displaced population. The situation in al-Dabba highlights the broader crisis in Sudan, where millions are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance due to the war and funding cuts, pushing the country towards widespread starvation. The presence of displaced persons camps in al-Dabba underscores the town's role in the humanitarian response to the Sudanese conflict.