nsights and recommendations to enhance civilian protection, food security and access to health care

15 April 2026 marks three years of civil war in Sudan in which conflict, violence and lack of respect for international humanitarian law (IHL) have degraded food and health care systems and disrupted access to life-saving humanitarian aid.

Food security is a major concern during this war. Between February and May 2026, 19.1 million people are projected to experience high levels of acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above). Insecurity Insight’s monitoring of violent events showed an alarmingly high rate of conflict incidents affecting the food system, with violence at markets reported in at least 283 incidents as well as incidents of cattle looting and killing and attacks on civilians growing food, selling or buying food reported in high numbers.