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Sudan's Refugees Flowing to Neighboring Countries
Sudan's war displaced 11.3 million people, with 4.6 million crossing borders to Chad, Egypt, and South Sudan.
In brief
Sudan's war displaced 11.3 million people, with 4.6 million crossing borders to Chad, Egypt, and South Sudan. Sudan's war displaced 11.3 million people, with 4.6 million crossing borders to Chad, Egypt, and South Sudan. Originally reported by The Rio Times.
Sudan's War Displacement
Sudan's war displaced 11.3 million people by 5 October 2026, with 6.4 million inside Sudan and 4.6 million abroad.
Chad Hosts Most Sudanese Refugees
Chad received about 935,400 Sudanese refugees since April 2023, the highest number among neighboring countries.
Egypt's Refugee Numbers
Egypt registered 851,947 Sudanese refugees and asylum seekers by the end of June 2026, 78% of all refugees in Egypt.
South Sudan's Mixed Flow
South Sudan received 1.4 million arrivals: 452,080 Sudanese refugees and 940,514 South Sudanese returning home.
Uganda and Libya's Numbers
Uganda hosted 95,579 Sudanese refugees, while Libya recorded 93,831 Sudanese registered in Tripoli.
Central African Republic's Strain
Central African Republic saw 37,400 Sudanese refugees, with violence partly driven by Sudan's war after border attacks.
Ethiopia's New Arrivals
Ethiopia recorded 33,638 new Sudanese arrivals since the war began, the smallest number among host countries.
Refugees Returning Home
4.6 million Sudanese returned to their home areas by June 2026, mostly to Khartoum, Gezira, and Blue Nile states.
Sudanese in the US
Sudanese in the US hold Temporary Protected Status until 19 October 2026, with 1,900 eligible to re-register.
Prediction Markets
Prediction markets show an 8% chance of a ceasefire by 31 December 2026, with US$120,000 traded on the question.
Refugee Safety Concerns
Drone strikes killed four people, three children, in Khartoum on 19 October, highlighting ongoing risks for returnees.
Unregistered Refugees
Many refugees are unregistered, especially in Libya and Egypt, making true numbers uncertain and risks higher.
Sudan's Deeper Crisis
Sudan's war continues to strain host countries, with 4.6 million returnees facing ongoing danger and displacement.
The key point
Sudan's war displaced 11.3 million people, with 4.6 million crossing borders to Chad, Egypt, and South Sudan.
