Khartoum, June 15 (Darfur24)
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Monday that the number of internally displaced people in Sudan has fallen to 8.8 million, down from a peak of more than 11.5 million recorded in January 2025, while the number of returnees has risen to 4.4 million.
In a statement, the organization said displacement remains widespread across all 18 states of Sudan despite the increase in return movements.
According to the IOM, the Darfur region continues to host the largest share of displaced people, accounting for 64% of the country’s total displaced population.
The organization also reported that children under the age of 18 make up 55% of all displaced people in Sudan, underscoring the continuing humanitarian impact of the conflict on young people.
The statement noted that return movements have been concentrated primarily in Khartoum and Al-Jazirah states. Khartoum has received approximately 2.1 million returnees, while Al-Jazirah has recorded the return of about 1.2 million people.
According to the IOM, most returnees—83%—had been displaced within Sudan, while 17% returned from neighboring countries and other locations abroad.
Despite the increase in returns, humanitarian agencies continue to warn that millions of Sudanese remain displaced and face significant challenges related to shelter, basic services, security, and access to livelihoods in both displacement and return areas.