# 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.
- Title: Sudan's Refugees Flowing to Neighboring Countries | Shortify
- Summary: Sudan's war displaced 11.3 million people, with 4.6 million crossing borders to Chad, Egypt, and South Sudan.
- Keywords: sudan, refugees, chad, egypt, south sudan, unhcr, rsf, displacement, sudanese refugees, chadian border, news, world
- Source: The Rio Times — https://riotimesonline.com/sudan-refugees-where-they-went-2026
- Author: Contributing Reporter
- Published: 2026-10-21T14:02:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sudan, refugees, chad, egypt, south sudan, unhcr, rsf, displacement, sudanese refugees, chadian border, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Sudan's war displaced 11.3 million people, with 4.6 million crossing borders to Chad, Egypt, and South Sudan.