The outbreak of war in Sudan in April 2023 has created immeasurable suffering and damage, threatening critical institutions across the country. Amongst these is Sudanese higher education, which has faced not only the destruction of critical facilities, but also the mass displacement of students and faculty. This report assesses the extent of the damage and how these institutions have, to some degree, continued to operate, despite the extremely difficult conditions. It also highlights the experiences of Sudanese academics and students in displacement as they have attempted to continue their work and rebuild their lives—inside Sudan, as well as in neighbouring countries.

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