Khartoum, February 15(Darfur24)
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), revealed on Sunday that 529,661 people returned to Sudan from abroad between January 2024 and December 2025.
In a report, the IOM stated that majority of returnees (89%) entered Sudan from Egypt, while 11% returned from Chad, and less than 1% from Ethiopia.
The report indicated that 41% of returnees cited improved security conditions in their home regions as the primary motivation for returning. Other reasons included job opportunities, family visits, and legal difficulties abroad.
Since the outbreak of war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces in April 2023, millions of Sudanese have been internally displaced, and hundreds of thousands have sought refuge in neighboring countries, particularly Egypt, Chad, South Sudan, and Ethiopia.
The war has caused a widespread deterioration in the humanitarian situation, the collapse of health and education services, and the disruption of economic activity in several states.
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that 88% of returnees used public transportation to reach Sudan, while 7% returned on foot or using traditional vehicles.
The IOM stated that approximately 67% of returnees indicated their intention to settle in their areas of origin within three months of entering the country, while 25% said they planned to move to other areas within Sudan.
The IOM monitored return movements through six main border crossings: Adikonq-El Geneina in West Darfur State; Umm Dukhun in Central Darfur State; El Tina in North Darfur State on the border with Chad; Ashkeit and Argeen in Northern State on the border with Egypt; and El Gallabat-El Metamma in Gedaref State on the border with Ethiopia.
These crossings serve as key transit routes between Sudan and neighboring countries, both for those fleeing during previous waves of displacement and for those going back home.