Overview
The Australian Government is extremely concerned by the 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.
Australia condemns reports of systematic and ongoing violence against civilians in Sudan. 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 $60 million 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. This funding provided food, clean water and shelter, and support for 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
How you can help
Managing donations of goods often increases the burden on local relief authorities and creates costs for affected countries in transport, warehousing and distribution.
For those wishing to make a personal contribution to the response efforts, a summary of Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) members with fundraising appeals is listed on the ACFID website.
For more information on how to donate responsibly, please read: Donate Responsibly [PDF]
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).
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