130,000 deaths estimated in ongoing Sudan conflict

The universities of Nebraska, California, Louvain, and Oregon collaborated on the study, which underscores the severe toll of one of the world’s deadliest conflicts—one that, according to researchers, has been met with insufficient global media coverage.

The research, drawing on data from the Sudanese Doctors’ Union and international organizations, indicates that approximately 19,000 people have died directly from the fighting.

However, the majority of the death toll—an estimated 111,000 people—is attributed to indirect causes linked to the war, such as starvation, lack of access to medical care, and the impact of widespread displacement.

The conflict has intensified across roughly 70% of Sudan’s territory, with ongoing aerial bombardments and a rise in diseases such as cholera exacerbating the already dire humanitarian crisis.

Researchers noted that these conditions have made it increasingly difficult to gather precise data, as many victims are buried without official records or left uncollected in the streets due to the deteriorating security and health infrastructure.

The report highlights that the situation has reached alarming proportions, with researchers stressing the urgent need for international attention and assistance to alleviate the suffering and prevent further loss of life.