Urgent Alert: Worsening Protection Crisis in Blue Nile State, Sudan Amid Renewed Conflict. Khartoum, Sudan — An urgent alert has been issued by the Joint Protection and Site Management Clusters in Sudan, specifically addressing the critical situation in Blue Nile State, where renewed conflict has exacerbated the protection crisis for civilians.
The alert follows a joint mission to Ed Damazine and Ar Rusayris localities, which reported renewed fighting in areas south of Damazine, including Sali and Keili village, on April 25, 2026.
The intensification of hostilities has led to increased displacement risks and heightened protection threats, particularly as the rainy season approaches. Since late March 2026, the protection situation in Blue Nile has sharply deteriorated due to intensified hostilities, large-scale displacement, and gaps in site conditions and basic services. Overcrowded and unsafe displacement sites, inadequate water and sanitation, and limited site-level coordination are exposing vulnerable groups to serious risks, which are expected to worsen with the onset of the rainy season.
Immediate, protection — focused action is imperative to prevent further harm, especially in high-risk IDP gathering sites and among returnees.
The international community is called upon to respond swiftly to this humanitarian crisis, ensuring the protection of civilians and addressing the gaps in humanitarian services before the rainy season exacerbates the situation.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: reliefweb
Source: CCCM Cluster
