30 million people in Sudan have been forced to flee their homes

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The figure of 30 million is significantly higher than official UNHCR statistics. The actual number of displaced Sudanese at the end of 2024 was approximately 14.3 million, making the claimed figure more than double the verified data.

Omissions

• The claim overstates the number of displaced persons by more than 100%. The actual figure is approximately 14.3 million, not 30 million.
• The MEP did not cite any source for the 30 million figure.
• The claim was made in April 2026, when the most recent comprehensive data available would have been for year-end 2024 or early 2025.

Sources

• PrimaryUNHCR Sudan Situation Appeal 2025As of November 2024, over 3 million people had fled Sudan since the outbreak of the conflict, including nearly 2.5 million refugees and asylum-seekers
• SecondaryUNHCR Global Trends Report - Australia for UNHCR Facebook postAt the end of 2024, 14.3 million Sudanese were displaced – nearly 1 in 3 people in the country
• SecondaryMalteser InternationalApproximately 7.1 million people are displaced within the country. More than 4.4 million have sought refuge in neighbouring countries