February 2026 Report
- Mar 19
- 2 min read
This report highlights key developments in Sudan during February 2026, based on monitoring conducted by the Youth Citizens Observers Network (YCON). According to field observers, the overall security and political landscape saw no major shifts during the month. Drone attacks by both SAF and RSF continued to target multiple locations, resulting in significant casualties. Clashes were also reported in parts of Kordofan and North Darfur between SAF and its allied groups on one side and RSF on the other.
Politically, the most notable development was the visit of the RSF leader to Uganda, where he held official meetings with the Ugandan president. The move was strongly condemned by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Sudanese government formed by SAF in Port Sudan.
On the humanitarian front, conditions deteriorated rapidly across several regions throughout February. The ongoing conflict and expanding military operations have deepened the crisis, affecting multiple interconnected states through displacement flows, pressure on basic services, and growing security restrictions.
Socially, February saw a worrying rise in ethnically driven hate speech in a number of states. At the same time, Ramadan-related social and cultural activities played a positive role in strengthening community ties. However, incidents of looting and random gunfire continued to be reported, alongside localized tribal tensions, particularly in South Darfur.
Displacement sites continue to host large numbers of internally displaced people as the conflict persists. White Nile State received significant new arrivals fleeing violence in Kordofan, while protests were reported among displaced communities in Al-Afad camp in Northern State over worsening living conditions and inadequate services.
In the health sector, dengue fever cases continued to rise, especially in Northern State. Most regions are facing acute shortages of essential medicines, placing enormous strain on already overstretched health facilities. In Nyala, South Darfur, emergency surgeons threatened to strike if medical supplies are not secured.
Education conditions remain uneven. While some states are experiencing relative stability and students are preparing for their secondary school examinations, others face serious disruptions, with many students at risk of being unable to sit for exams. In RSF-controlled areas of Kordofan and Darfur, some schools have reopened through community-led initiatives.
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