On January 29 2026 the International Organization for Migration reported that millions of people have begun returning to parts of Sudan despite extensive damage caused by ongoing conflict and instability. The agency said return movements were recorded in several regions where fighting has eased although conditions remain extremely difficult for civilians.
According to migration officials many returnees are finding homes destroyed basic services collapsed and livelihoods disrupted. Access to clean water health care and education remains limited in large areas. The organization warned that premature returns without adequate support could expose families to serious risks including hunger disease and renewed violence.
Humanitarian agencies said the return trend reflects desperation rather than safety as displacement camps face overcrowding shortages and insecurity. The IOM called on international donors to increase funding for shelter reconstruction food assistance and community recovery programs. It stressed that sustainable returns require security guarantees and long term development investment.
Sudanese authorities said they are coordinating with aid agencies to support returnees but acknowledged that resources remain insufficient. The IOM urged all parties to protect civilians and allow humanitarian access warning that without coordinated support the fragile recovery could quickly unravel.
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