Sudan Protection Cluster Alert: Blue Nile - Escalating Hostilities and Humanitarian Access Constraints

Country: Sudan Source: Protection Cluster Please refer to the attached file. Escalating hostilities in Blue Nile are driving new displacement, increasing protection risks and further constraining humanitarian access. More than 23,000 people have reportedly been displaced from Geissan and Al Kurmuk localities since 11 August 2026, while insecurity and movement restrictions are disrupting humanitarian operations and access to essential services. The Protection Cluster is concerned that continued h