March 2026 Report
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This report highlights the key developments in Sudan throughout March 2026, based on monitoring conducted by the Youth Citizens Observers Network (YCON). The country’s multidimensional crisis persisted, marked by a notable escalation in military operations and a continued decline in prospects for political resolution. The reporting period saw an expansion in drone strikes and artillery shelling across several states, including Kordofan, Darfur, and White Nile. Residential areas, markets, and public service facilities were directly targeted, resulting in significant civilian casualties. March was also shaped by impactful regional dynamics, including allegations of external involvement and an expanding cross-border dimension to the conflict.
On the humanitarian front, conditions deteriorated sharply as displacement continued and the gap between needs and response widened. Thousands of families were displaced across Blue Nile, Kordofan, and Darfur, while conditions in shelters worsened due to shortages of food, water, and essential services. Cases of death linked to malnutrition and disease were reported, and many areas faced mounting pressure on already strained services due to the influx of displaced populations and ongoing hostilities.
Economically, the liquidity crisis and disruption of the banking system persisted in several states. This was accompanied by an increased reliance on foreign currencies and a rising cost of living. Supply chains remained unstable due to security restrictions and fees imposed at crossings. Although limited agricultural activity was observed in some areas, its impact remained minimal in the face of high prices and declining household incomes.
Socially, there was a noticeable rise in hate speech and intercommunal tensions, alongside continued incidents of looting and indiscriminate gunfire in multiple states. At the same time, modest community-led initiatives emerged during Ramadan to support vulnerable families and displaced populations.
In the health sector, services in several areas approached collapse due to severe shortages of medicines and medical personnel. Disease outbreaks, including measles, were reported, and strikes continued in some health facilities, despite limited interventions in certain states.
The education sector also continued to decline, with significant disparities between states. While limited learning activities persisted in some areas, education largely collapsed in conflict-affected regions due to displacement, the use of schools as shelters, and a shortage of teachers, alongside increasing complications surrounding examinations.
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