Sudanese families face prolonged displacement and food insecurity nationwide

Displacement Crisis in Sudan Continues, Survey Reveals

A recent survey conducted by the Norwegian Refugee Council has shed light on the ongoing displacement crisis in Sudan, Chad, and South Sudan. The study, which surveyed 1,293 displaced households across the three countries, found that nearly nine million people remain displaced in Sudan, while nearly 29 million face acute hunger.

The survey revealed that families who fled their homes due to war have been forced to endure a devastating cycle of loss. Approximately 90% of households have lost their homes, and nearly three-quarters have no income. Food shortages have reached critical levels, with over 80% of households in Sudan regularly skipping meals.

According to the survey, the cumulative trauma experienced by displaced individuals is overwhelming. By their fourth displacement, nearly two-thirds of people report complete exhaustion and depletion of resources. About 65% have been separated from family members.

Despite the hardships, remarkable solidarity persists among aid recipients. In Sudan and Chad, approximately one in three households continue to share their meagre supplies with neighbors, strangers, and new arrivals. This mutual support has served as a vital lifeline for the humanitarian response, but the survey indicates that this support is now stretched to its breaking point.

The study’s findings highlight the resilience and generosity of displaced individuals. However, they also signal that these families cannot continue shouldering this burden alone much longer. The Norwegian Refugee Council’s survey provides a stark reminder of the ongoing displacement crisis in Sudan, Chad, and South Sudan.

Source: Al Jazeera