NGO Reports Catastrophic Humanitarian Situation in Sudan for People with Disabilities

The nongovernmental organization Humanity & Inclusion reported on Thursday that the humanitarian situation in Sudan has reached catastrophic levels for civilians, with even greater severity for persons with disabilities. The war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces began in April 2023 and has triggered one of the world's fastest-growing humanitarian crises.

6 million people, while more than 33 million require humanitarian assistance.

By the end of January 2026, more than three million people had returned home, including 700,000 from abroad. Most returns took place in states where violence had subsided, such as Khartoum, Blue Nile, and Gezira. The organization noted that basic services have collapsed amid persistent violence, exacerbating threats from unexploded ordnance.

with Disabilities Humanity & Inclusion estimated that 4.

6 million people, or about 16 percent of Sudan's population, live with disabilities. In conflict-affected areas, this figure is likely higher due to injuries, trauma, chronic health issues, and barriers to medical care. The organization stated that persons with disabilities encounter significant difficulties in fleeing violence, accessing aid, and protecting themselves from harm.

" — Humanity & Inclusion (Al Jazeera) Persons with disabilities are often among the first left behind during evacuations and face elevated risks of violence, abuse, discrimination, and exclusion. The NGO highlighted that explosive remnants of war, including antipersonnel mines, contaminate areas of return and former front lines.

These hazards appear in homes, schools, hospitals, places of worship, and roads, restricting access to essential services and livelihoods.

The war's violence continues to affect vulnerable populations disproportionately.