In short
- As of September 2026, 8.58 million people remained displaced inside Sudan. [1]
- NoirUnited asks U.S. leaders to protect civilians, expand humanitarian access and support Sudanese-led aid.
- You can contact your own members of Congress and ask them to act on one specific Sudan measure.
The situation
The war between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces began in April 2023. [1] As of September 2026, 8.58 million people remained displaced within Sudan, while nearly five million had fled to neighboring countries. [1] More than five million displaced people had returned to their areas of origin by that date, often to damaged homes and services. [1] These figures describe different groups, so they should not be added together as a single count of people currently displaced. Sudanese communities continue to organize aid while insecurity forces people to flee parts of Darfur, Kordofan and Blue Nile. [1] This is why NoirUnited’s recommendations put civilian protection and locally led support at the center.
NoirUnited’s approach
Awareness and diaspora mobilization. We bring African diaspora communities together to learn about Sudan and raise Sudanese voices. The Speak Out on Sudan initiative offers a way to turn concern into informed public action.
Advocacy and policy change. We ask lawmakers to scrutinize the outside support that sustains the war, back accountability, and keep Sudan on the U.S. policy agenda. We focus on concrete decisions that constituents can discuss with their representatives.
Humanitarian aid and local support. We call for more aid that can reach civilians and for funding routes that work for Sudanese organizations, emergency response rooms and community kitchens. Local responders should help shape the response, not simply carry out decisions made elsewhere.
What we ask of Congress and the administration
- Increase humanitarian aid and protect access. More funding and safe routes are needed so aid groups and Sudanese responders can reach people affected by the war.
- Support Sudanese-led response. Funding should be accessible to local organizations and emergency response rooms that already serve their communities.
- Advance civilian protection and accountability. Congress should consider sanctions and other measures aimed at those responsible for attacks on civilians or obstruction of aid.
- Sustain focused diplomacy. We ask the administration to appoint a qualified Special Envoy for Sudan and work transparently with Sudanese civil society.
- Keep Congress engaged. Hearings, briefings and a bipartisan Sudan working group can keep attention on civilian needs and the actions of outside actors.
These are NoirUnited’s advocacy positions, drawn from its Sudan recommendations and the Sudan Advocacy Toolkit. They do not ask anyone to support a candidate or party.
Bills to know
These measures are in the 119th Congress. Statuses below are from the U.S. Government Publishing Office’s bill-status records, checked November 10, 2026. A committee action can precede an update to a bill’s published action record, so check the Legislative Tracker and the official record before contacting an office.
On a phone, scroll the table sideways to read each status.
| Number | Short title | What it does | Status and date checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R.1939 [2] | U.S. Engagement in Sudanese Peace Act | Addresses sanctions, civilian protection and humanitarian access. | Referred to House committees; checked November 10, 2026. |
| S.4726 [3] | PEACE in Sudan Act | Addresses sanctions and the Special Envoy role. | Placed on the Senate calendar July 27, 2026; checked November 10, 2026. |
| H.Res.1179 [4] | Attacks on civilians | Condemns attacks and recognizes Sudanese civil society. | Ordered reported by committee May 13, 2026; checked November 10, 2026. |
| H.R.2059 [5] and S.935 [6] | Stand Up for Sudan Act | Would restrict certain U.S. arms sales to the UAE. | Both referred to committee; checked November 10, 2026. |
| S.Res.126 [7] | Sudan arms embargo | Calls for the Darfur arms embargo to cover all Sudan. | Referred to committee; checked November 10, 2026. |
| H.Res.970 [8] | Peace in Sudan | Calls for U.S. action toward peace. | Referred to committee; checked November 10, 2026. |
| H.Res.479 [9] | Special Envoy | Calls for appointment of a Special Envoy for Sudan. | Referred to committee; checked November 10, 2026. |
What you can do
Start with Find Your Representatives and choose one clear ask. Use the Legislative Tracker to check a measure before you call or write. Read the NoirUnited Sudan series for deeper context, then join NoirUnited if you want to organize with us.
Sources
- AFP. (September 21, 2026). Over 5 mn displaced Sudanese return home: UN. Arab News.
- U.S. Government Publishing Office. H.R.1939, bill status.
- U.S. Government Publishing Office. S.4726, bill status.
- U.S. Government Publishing Office. H.Res.1179, bill status.
- U.S. Government Publishing Office. H.R.2059, bill status.
- U.S. Government Publishing Office. S.935, bill status.
- U.S. Government Publishing Office. S.Res.126, bill status.
- U.S. Government Publishing Office. H.Res.970, bill status.
- U.S. Government Publishing Office. H.Res.479, bill status.
Last reviewed: November 2026.
