September 2026 Report
September 2026 underscored the complex and multifaceted nature of the Sudanese crisis, marked by a convergence of diplomatic and political efforts to advance truce and dialogue negotiations with ongoing military clashes and shifting frontlines—particularly in North Kordofan—alongside an expanded use of drones across several states. At the same time, the conflict continued to severely impact civilian protection, displacement, the economy, and basic services, with stark regional disparities in stability and local institutional and community response capacities.
Politically, preparations for the Sudanese-Sudanese Dialogue Initiative advanced throughout September. Between September 18 and 24, the dialogue preparation committee held meetings with leaders of Sufi orders, alongside announced plans to include displaced persons, refugees, conflict survivors, native administrations, and key sectoral and community entities.
On the military and security fronts, major field developments were concentrated in North Kordofan, which saw a series of ground operations and control shifts near Sodri, Um Badir, and Hamrat al-Sheikh during the second half of September, culminating in the Sudanese Armed Forces entering Sodri on September 25, 2026. Parallel to military operations, the risks of security breakdowns and localized conflicts persisted, with reported incidents of looting, armed crime, and troop-related friction across multiple areas, alongside local disputes in Darfur.
In human rights and civilian protection, primary risks stemmed from continued shelling, armed attacks, killings, and looting, alongside arrests and restrictions on civil liberties and civic activity. Violations linked to military operations were concentrated in Kordofan, Darfur, and River Nile, while other regions recorded restrictions on public space and protests that faced security interventions.
Economically, households faced sustained pressure from rising food and fuel prices, diminishing purchasing power, a liquidity crisis, and the high cost of accessing cash, with varying performance in markets, banking services, and agricultural output across regions. Socially, the compounding effects of displacement, poverty, limited employment opportunities, and weak social protection intersected with ongoing resource disputes, alongside emerging indicators of hate speech and social polarization. Conversely, youth, civic, and local initiatives maintained a vital role in bridging service gaps, supporting vulnerable groups, and delivering interventions in water, food, education, and health.
Humanitarianly, displacement patterns continued in multiple directions during September, primarily driven by military operations and deteriorating security and living conditions, though some return movements were observed in other areas. Overall developments in September 2026 reveal that the Sudanese crisis continues to generate interconnected patterns of military, humanitarian, economic, and social fragility. Shifts in military control directly impacted displacement and the disruption of markets and services, while declining purchasing power and limited access to healthcare and education were tied to the conflict’s lingering impact on institutions and families. Field tracking by the network highlights the sustained role of local initiatives, native administrations, emergency rooms, and humanitarian organizations in mitigating the fallout, though these interventions remain no substitute for a broader institutional response and a political and security pathway that addresses the root causes of deterioration.
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