UK government updates security assessment for Sudan

The UK government has released an updated Country Policy and Information Note on the security situation in Sudan as of July 2026. The report highlights the ongoing conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which began in April 2023. It notes that fighting has affected all 18 states, with varying intensity. The report provides detailed assessments of the security conditions across different regions, the impact on civilians, and the challenges in delivering humanitarian aid. It also discusses the breakdown of the rule of law, the prevalence of human rights violations, and the difficulties in accessing reliable casualty figures due to the conflict.