Sudan

MIST Quiz Bowl - Topic 4, Pt 2

When did the current civil war in Sudan begin?

April 15, 2023

Which two groups are fighting in Sudan's civil war?

 Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

As of January 2025, how many people in Sudan need humanitarian assistance?

30.4 million people.

What proportion of Sudan's population needs aid as of January 2025?

Approximately half the population.

How many people have been displaced by the conflict in Sudan?

14.6 million people.

Which country is currently experiencing the world's largest and fastest displacement crisis?

Sudan.

Before the civil war, how many people in Sudan needed humanitarian aid?

15.8 million.

What is one of the major threats posed by the crisis in Sudan according to experts?

 Famine among the worst in decades.

What tactics have been reported in Sudan’s civil war regarding children?

Child soldier recruitment.

Which region has seen reports of ethnic cleansing during Sudan's civil war?

Darfur

What are the leaders of the SAF and RSF reportedly uninterested in?

Diplomacy

What role have international powers played in the Sudan conflict?

They have fueled the conflict with weapons

How many people have been internally displaced within Sudan?

11.4 million

How many refugees have fled Sudan to neighboring countries?

Over 3 million

Which neighboring countries have received the most Sudanese refugees?

Chad and South Sudan

When did the seasonal floods occur in Sudan?

June to September

How many people were affected by floods in Sudan between June and September?

600,000 people

How many people were displaced by the 2023 floods in Sudan?

172,500 people

Which areas were hardest hit by floods in Sudan?

Red Sea and North Darfur

What outbreak was worsened by flooding in Sudan?

Cholera

Which camp in Sudan has confirmed famine status?

Zamzam camp

How many people in Sudan face catastrophic food insecurity (IPC 5)?

750,000.

What is needed immediately to prevent mass starvation in Sudan?

A ceasefire

How many attacks on health care have been recorded in Sudan between April 2023 and October 2024?

119 attack

What are some issues contributing to Sudan's health care collapse?

Lack of staff, medical supplies, and infrastructure

What is notable about Sudan’s cholera death rate?

It's three times the global average.

What factors continue to impact children in Sudan?

Disease outbreaks, malnutrition, and low immunization levels.

What types of gender-based violence have increased in Sudan?

Sexual violence and intimate partner violence

What exploitation risk is facing women in Sudan due to the conflict?

Trafficking

Where are reports of increased sexual violence most frequent in Sudan?

Darfur

What types of aid is the IRC providing in Sudan?

Health, nutrition, WASH, child protection, GBV support, and cash aid.

What does WASH stand for?

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene.

What caused the IRC to cease operations in Wad Madani?

Security challenges forced a closure.

In which Sudanese regions is the IRC currently active?

Blue Nile, Khartoum, Gedaref, River Nile, South Kordofan, White Nile, and Port Sudan.

How does the IRC deliver aid in less accessible areas like Khartoum?

Through local partners.

Since April 2023, how many Sudanese have become refugees?

Over 3 million.

Which countries have most Sudanese refugees fled to?

Uganda, Ethiopia, South Sudan, and Chad.

How many Sudanese refugees are in Chad?

700,000

What proportion of Sudanese refugees in Chad are women and children?

90%

What health issue affects 1 in 5 young Sudanese refugee children?

Acute malnutrition.

What kind of support is the IRC providing to Sudanese refugees in Chad?

WASH, mobile health clinics, and protection services.

Which sectors does the IRC focus on in its Chad operations for Sudanese refugees?

Water, sanitation, hygiene, and health.