MSF SUDAN: After 1,000 Days of War, IDPs Face Hunger, Disease, and Neglect in South Darfur

After more than 1,000 days of war in Sudan, displacement continues with limited humanitarian scale-up and action. Early January 2026, tens of thousands of people—with a vast majority of women and children — arrived at the newly established Dar Omo IDP camp in Feina, East Jebel Marra, South Darfur. ​ Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) began emergency medical, nutrition, and WASH activities immediately. However, the scale of needs far exceeds what MSF alone can address.

Displaced people receive medical consultations from MSF health professionals at Feina IDP Camp, South Darfur, Sudan – February 2026 © Julie Melichar/MSF
Thousands of displaced people live in makeshift shelters made of sticks, cloth, plastic, and grass at Feina IDP camp, South Darfur, Sudan – February 2026 © Julie Melichar/MSF
A torn shelter used as a makeshift kitchen at Feina IDP camp, South Darfur, Sudan – February 2026 © Julie Melichar/MSF
Thousands of displaced people live in makeshift shelters made of sticks, cloth, plastic, and grass at Feina IDP camp, South Darfur, Sudan – February 2026 © Julie Melichar/MSF
Thousands of displaced people live in makeshift shelters made of sticks, cloth, plastic, and grass at Feina IDP camp, South Darfur, Sudan – February 2026 © Julie Melichar/MSF
Displaced people line up to be seen by MSF doctors at Feina IDP camp, where access to healthcare remains extremely limited. Feina IDP Camp, South Darfur, Sudan – February 2026 © Julie Melichar/MSF
An MSF medical tent at Feina IDP camp, where patients receive consultations and treatment. Feina IDP Camp, South Darfur, Sudan – February 2026 © Julie Melichar/MSF
An MSF doctor examines a child at Feina IDP camp, where thousands of displaced people have sought refuge amid ongoing violence. Feina IDP Camp, South Darfur, Sudan – February 2026 © Julie Melichar/MSF
Displaced people wait beneath a tree to be seen by MSF doctors at Feina IDP Camp, South Darfur, Sudan – February 2026 © Julie Melichar/MSF
Displaced people wait beneath a tree to be seen by MSF doctors at Feina IDP camp, South Darfur, Sudan – February 2026 © Julie Melichar/MSF
Thousands of displaced people live in makeshift shelters made of sticks, cloth, plastic, and grass at Feina IDP camp, South Darfur, Sudan – February 2026 © Julie Melichar/MSF
Displaced people receive medical consultations from MSF health professionals at Feina IDP Camp, South Darfur, Sudan – February 2026 © Julie Melichar/MSF
MSF doctors examine patients at Feina IDP camp, providing emergency medical care to families displaced by conflict. Feina IDP Camp, South Darfur, Sudan – February 2026 © Julie Melichar/MSF
Thousands of displaced people live in makeshift shelters made of sticks, cloth, plastic, and grass at Feina IDP camp, South Darfur, Sudan – February 2026 © Julie Melichar/MSF

Kate Lee

 

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