The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said that nearly two million people have returned to their homes in Sudan since the beginning of 2025, despite the ongoing war and widespread destruction, at a time when the country is experiencing a critical humanitarian phase requiring urgent support.
According to the IOM, thousands of families have returned to houses that are destroyed, roofless, or lacking access to drinking water. Meanwhile, the few local communities that have not fled are sharing their limited remaining resources, which the organization described as an act of boundless resilience.
The agency stressed that safe and unrestricted humanitarian access is a top priority to save lives, urging the international community to step up its support for Sudan.
The country is witnessing a large-scale return of displaced people following the decline of military operations in central and northern regions, as the army regained control of Khartoum and Gezira State, while the Rapid Support Forces retreated toward the west and south.
The IOM welcomed the efforts of Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States to reach a three-month humanitarian truce, affirming its readiness to deliver humanitarian aid once safe and unhindered access to affected populations is guaranteed.
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