Violence in Sudan Displaces Over 136,000 in Sennar State

Escalating conflict between Sudanese military forces has triggered a mass exodus in Sennar State.  Over 136,000 people have fled their homes due to clashes between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sinja and surrounding areas, reliedweb reported yesterday.

These latest clashes come on top of nearly 286,000 people already displaced in Sennar from previous conflicts.

The fighting has caused widespread civilian suffering. Looting of homes, shops, and markets has left people struggling to access basic necessities.  Healthcare is also severely impacted with reports of the Sinja Teaching Hospital being occupied and medical services disrupted.

Fleeing residents are seeking refuge in neighboring states like Gedaref, Blue Nile, and Kassala. Humanitarian organizations are scaling up their response to meet the needs of the displaced population, which includes concerns about sanitation and potential disease outbreaks during the rainy season.