Sudan — Displacement Situation (4) — 12 May 2023
Contact
DTM Sudan, DTMSudan@iom.int
Location
Sudan
Activity
- Mobility Tracking
- Baseline Assessment
Period Covered
Apr 15 2023 -May 12 2023
From 15 April 2023, armed clashes erupted between the Sudanese Army Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in multiple cities across Sudan, including Khartoum, Al Fasher, Kebkabiya, Merowe, Nyala, Ag Geneina, and El Obeid. DTM Sudan has been receiving reports of widespread displacement across different states in Sudan due to the ongoing security situation.
— Since 15 April 2023, DTM estimates that approximately 843,130 individuals (168,354 households) have been displaced internally as a result of the conflict.
— Notably, the current estimate for displacement since the conflict began is comparable to that recorded by DTM Sudan for all displacement during 2021 and 2022 combined.
—Furthermore, an estimated an additional 253,591 individuals have crossed into neighbouring countries.
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DTM Global Survey 2023
The Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM) Global Survey 2023 is an annual stocktaking exercise which aims to present IOM DTM's operations and activities transparently. The Global Survey focuses on operations active from January 1 to December 31, 2023, with data collection occurring from February to April 2024.