• Concerns over the conflict’s spillover into eastern states, coupled with Gedaref’s proximity Escalating security concerns have led to the declaration of a state of emergency, indicating to Aj Jazirah and Khartoum, may drive continued secondary and tertiary displacement continued challenges in the state (IOM 02/02/2024). [...] • Soaring rental prices and increasing demand for accommodation are expected to The economic strain – including the non-payment of salaries, the near-collapse of the continue, leading both displaced individuals and existing populations to face challenges service sectors, and non-functional markets – is likely to continue, posing challenges for in obtaining affordable housing (IOM 02/02/2024). [...] The state of emergency in Red Sea state may affect of whom face challenges in accessing adequate shelter, is leading to overcrowded conditions humanitarian access and the mobility of displaced communities (IOM 29/12/2023). [...] In October 2023, in response to the outbreak of cholera, one million cholera that nearly 406,000 IDPs had sought refuge in Gedaref since the eruption of conflict (IOM vaccines were approved for Gedaref, demonstrating a proactive approach to addressing the 21/02/2024 and 02/02/2024). [...] For IDPs aiming to reach various states in the east and north of Sudan or exit the country Several factors – including the use of schools as shelters for displaced people, the towards Saudi Arabia or the United Arab Emirates via Eritrea, Kassala’s urban centres are displacement of children to distant areas, and the need to work – contribute to reduced pivotal transit points (IOM 29/12/2023).
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