As of August 2023, a staggering 1,017,449 displaced individuals from Sudan have sought refuge in neighboring countries. These numbers include 285,300 in Egypt, 414,659 in Chad, 220,175 in South Sudan (primarily returnees), and 75,918 in Ethiopia. The crisis has had relatively lower impacts on the Central African Republic (CAR) and Libya, with arrivals recorded at 17,820 and 3,577, respectively.

Among those most affected by this harrowing situation are women, especially pregnant women, children, and elderly individuals. The crisis has also led to the separation of many children from their families, leaving them unaccompanied. Furthermore, there are individuals with disabilities and mental health problems who require specialized care.

Despite the immense challenges, refugees have generally reported positive interactions with host populations. They have received basic support, including shelter for some families, food, utensils, containers, and makeshift shelter materials like cloth or used mats. However, rising prices for essential food items, trade limitations, supply chain disruptions from Sudan, and the onset of the rainy season raise concerns that social cohesion could deteriorate in the medium term.

As the conflict continues to escalate, and living conditions in Sudan worsen, projections indicate that the number of people seeking safety could soon surpass one million. This influx of new arrivals will add to existing refugee and displaced populations in countries like Chad, Ethiopia, and South Sudan. National Societies are considering measures to aid the most vulnerable among host populations in their response plans, as the humanitarian crisis intensifies.