Stories from Khartoum · Sudan

Khartoum Airport received the first international flight of 300 returnees traveling via Kuwait Airways. Reports indicate an additional two million people are expected to return to Khartoum. The operation follows reports of humanitarian challenges for returnees in the region.

Former financial secretary of the Chamber of Importers, Hashem Al-Fadil, criticized a decision regarding a strategic region. Al-Fadil warned that the decision will lead to increased prices and smuggling.

The Sudanese cabinet has issued a decision to ban the import of dozens of goods classified as non-essential or non-urgent. The decision is described as a strategic necessity under current circumstances to manage economic pressures. The ban specifically targets non-essential items, including cosmetic products. The decision follows pressure on imports from the central bank. The government aims to avoid negative economic consequences while implementing the ban. Journalist Rashid Oshi stated that the import ban is intended to alleviate market congestion and strengthen the Sudanese pound against major currencies. The move aims to reduce inflation rates and stimulate market activity following the impact of the war economy. The decision follows economic disruption caused by ongoing conflict.

World Health Organization reports indicate health workers face potential depletion of life-saving supplies due to the ongoing war. Malnutrition levels are rising as aid agencies struggle to secure essential resources.

Approximately half of the Sudanese population is currently dependent on food assistance to survive. People are prioritizing basic nutrition and seeking humanitarian assistance as part of daily life.

The Sudanese capital of Khartoum has been partially reclaimed by the government. Correspondent Moritz Behrend reported that daily life is gradually returning to the region surrounding the capital. Nearly 12 million people remain displaced due to the ongoing conflict.

A civil war in Sudan has been ongoing for over three years. Nearly 12 million people are currently displaced. Widespread hunger is reported in many areas. The conflict in Sudan has been ravaging the country since April 2023. A hospital and a gas station located 40 km south of Khartoum were hit during recent strikes. The affected locality was previously a stronghold for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Khartoum state before being retaken by the army. The conflict remains highly visible in the urban landscape. Reports from areas near Khartoum indicate widespread destruction and instances of torture. Residents have shared stories of losing family members and facing interrogation. Some communities near the Blue Nile are attempting to rebuild despite the ongoing conflict. Survivors reported being tortured and losing family members during the conflict.

Khartoum International Airport has received its first commercial international flight since the outbreak of armed conflict in Sudan. The flight carried 300 Sudanese citizens returning to their home country.

Unicef has issued a rare emergency appeal for five million children in Sudan. The children are facing mass illness and trauma due to the ongoing civil war. Reports indicate children are being recruited as soldiers, abused, or killed. The appeal is being triggered by the extreme severity of the humanitarian crisis. The agency noted that mass sickness and trauma are widespread among the youth population. Children in the country are suffering from malnutrition, disease, and trauma caused by the ongoing civil war. This specific alarm is described as an extremely rare action taken only during severe crises.

Mining activities have resumed in border areas between Sudan, Libya, and Egypt. The report noted that gasoline prices have reached 36.5 million Egyptian pounds per gallon. Displaced persons are returning to Khartoum despite collapsing services. Real estate market activity is being driven largely by female brokers in mining regions. Mining activities have resumed in the Al-Geneina area of West Darfur. The resumption follows a period of conflict in the region. Local efforts are reportedly focused on serving Sudanese refugees in the post-war context. The specific scale of the mining operations was not detailed.