Today marks two years since the start of the conflict in Sudan—a crisis that has forced millions from their homes, devastated communities, and exacted a terrible toll on civilians and humanitarian personnel alike.
The Global Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster strongly condemns the brutal attacks on displacement camps in Sudan’s Darfur region. The assault on the famine-stricken Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps has claimed the lives of more than 100 internally displaced persons, including 20 children and nine humanitarian workers—colleagues who were operating one of the last functioning health posts in Zamzam camp. These deliberate attacks are a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and a direct contravention of UN Security Council Resolution 2736, which demands an immediate end to all violence against civilians and humanitarian personnel.
As of March 2025, Sudan hosts over 11.3 million internally displaced persons (IDPs), the highest number recorded globally, with 47% living in over 3300 displacement sites across all 18 states of Sudan. Since its activation in July 2023, the CCCM Cluster has played a pivotal role in coordinating site management across the country. In 2025, 4.7 million IDPs were identified as people in need. Working alongside 20 local and international partners, the Cluster is scaling up efforts to provide harmonized, multi-sectoral services, strengthen site management, and enhance protection measures.
Localization remains at the core of this effort, with local authorities present in 64% of sites and IDP communities actively managing nearly half of all locations. These efforts are central to strengthening resilience, especially as displacement increases and host communities’ capacities are increasingly overstretched.
Despite the extraordinary challenges, more than 400,000 displaced individuals have returned as of March 2025—a testament to the resilience of communities and the dedication of humanitarian actors. But this fragile progress is under threat.
The Global CCCM Cluster reiterates that civilians must be protected. Attacks on displacement sites—spaces meant to offer safety, dignity, and access to life-saving services—are unacceptable and must cease immediately. Humanitarian workers must be granted unimpeded and safe access to assist those in desperate need.
We call on all parties to the conflict to fulfill their obligations under international humanitarian law and uphold the core humanitarian principles of humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and independence. The lives of millions hang in the balance.
The Global CCCM Cluster stands in solidarity with affected communities, honors the memories of our fallen colleagues, and remains committed to a coordinated, community-led humanitarian response across Sudan.
Full statement
Date: 15 April 2025
