What are the latest news in Sudan? September 1st, 2026

The situation in Sudan remains defined by the protracted armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), leading to severe security, political, and humanitarian developments: The Guardian

• Displacement and Deteriorating Refuge Conditions: Humanitarian agencies report severe overcrowding and worsening conditions in refugee hubs, particularly around El Obeid in North Kordofan. Thousands of displaced families continue to arrive in makeshift camps as clashes persist across neighboring zones. The Guardian+ 1
• Widespread Humanitarian and Hunger Crisis: Over 11 to 12 million people have been displaced internally and across borders since the outbreak of fighting, representing the world’s largest internal displacement crisis. Famine risks remain critical in multiple pockets across Darfur, Kordofan, and parts of central Sudan, accompanied by severe collapses in local healthcare infrastructure and recurring disease outbreaks. Council on Foreign Relations+ 1
• Territorial Stagnation and De Facto Partition Concerns: Analysts and civic groups continue to warn of a deepening de facto territorial partition of the country, with RSF consolidation across large areas of Darfur and parts of the western belt, while SAF maintains primary control in eastern and northern regions. Council on Foreign Relations
• Diplomatic and Aid Access Challenges: International mediation efforts remain largely stalled, with ongoing diplomatic friction regarding cross-border aid corridors and persistent difficulties delivering relief supplies into active combat zones. Council on Foreign Relations