Overview
The Australian Government is extremely concerned by the ongoing violence which has caused the deaths of thousands of people, displacement of millions and has had a profound humanitarian impact in Sudan and across the region.
The Australian Government unequivocally condemns reports of systematic and ongoing violence against civilians, including those enduring the worst elements of the conflict and humanitarian crisis at the hands of the Rapid Support Forces in El Fasher.
Deliberate targeting of civilians, ethnically motivated mass killings, conflict-related sexual violence, starvation as a method of warfare and obstruction of humanitarian access are abhorrent violations of international humanitarian law. Such acts, if substantiated, constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity under international law.
Australia continues to call on all parties to the conflict to return to negotiations, enable safe access for humanitarian supplies and workers, and make progress towards civilian-led democratic governance.
Australia has provided more than $60million in humanitarian assistance to the crisis in Sudan since the outbreak of this conflict in April 2023.
On 5 November, Australia announced $10 million in direct humanitarian assistance to Sudan. The package comprises $7 million to the OCHA Sudan Humanitarian Fund and $3 million to World Vision through the Australian Humanitarian Partnership. This funding is providing food, clean water and shelter, and supporting victim survivors of gender-based violence.
Media releases and statements
10 November 2025 Joint statement condemning atrocities and violations of international humanitarian law in Sudan. Joint statement by Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and foreign ministers and senior officials across multiple countries
5 November 2025 Further humanitarian assistance in response to Sudan crisis. Joint media release with Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, and The Hon Anne Aly MP, Minister for International Development
5 November 2025 Australian Council for International Development National Conference, Speech by Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs
27 November 2024 Additional humanitarian assistance to Sudan. Joint media release with Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Minister for Foreign Affairs, The Hon Pat Conroy MP, Minister for International Development and the Pacific, and The Hon Tim Watts MP, Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs
Travel advice and consular assistance
Australian Government travel advice for Sudan is Do Not Travel due to the dangerous security situation, including armed conflict and civil unrest.
Australians in need of emergency consular assistance should contact the Australian Government's 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on 1300 555 135 (within Australia) and +61 2 6261 3305 (from overseas).
Australians in Sudan should also subscribe to Smartraveller for the latest travel advice and updates.
Humanitarian situation in Sudan
The humanitarian situation in Sudan is serious and deteriorating. The severe shortage of food, fuel, water and medical supplies, soaring costs, and the ongoing targeting of medical facilities are worsening an already challenging humanitarian situation. Looting of humanitarian assets and offices has compromised response efforts.
An estimated 64 per cent of the population – 30.4 million people need humanitarian assistance. More than half are children. Sudan is the largest displacement crisis in the world, with 7.5 million people displaced internally since April 2023, and 4.2 million having fled the country.
