Study: Sudan war death toll much higher than previously recorded, new study finds

Above: Members of Sudan's armed forces attend a graduation ceremony for new recruits in the eastern city of Gedaref on November 5, 2024. Image copyright: AFP via Getty Images

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The actual death toll resulting from the ongoing unrest in Sudan remains unknown. An estimated 125K civilians have already died due to violence and hunger, according to available data. Sudan currently has the most extensive and most dangerous humanitarian emergency, surpassing all other emergencies in the world today.

Metaculus Prediction

There is a 37% chance the overall population in Sudan will face high acute food insecurity (IPC Phase 3 or above) and decrease to under 20 million by February 2025, according to the Metaculus prediction community.


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