More than 150,000 people have lost their lives in Sudan

Omissions

• Estimates vary significantly depending on methodology: ACLED records approximately 29,582 direct conflict deaths, while higher figures (150,000-250,000) include indirect deaths from famine, disease, and collapsed healthcare systems.
• The claim does not specify the source of the 150,000 figure, which comes from UN agencies and humanitarian organizations citing comprehensive mortality estimates.
• The conflict began on April 15, 2023, so the 'three years' period ended shortly before the claim date (April 29, 2026).

Sources

• PrimaryUN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)Third year of war in Sudan with massive displacement; referenced in humanitarian crisis reporting marking the 3-year anniversary
• SecondaryAnadolu Agency - FACTBOXSudan's civil war has killed over an estimated 150,000 as the conflict enters its 4th year
• SecondaryMédecins Sans Frontières (MSF)The death toll is estimated at 150,000+, with civilians bearing the brunt of the violence
• SecondaryKyunghyang Shinmun (Korean Daily)Over the three years, deaths are estimated at 150,000 to 250,000, citing UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs data