More than 2 million Sudanese have returned to their homes in Khartoum, the capital city, after fleeing during the civil war in 2023. However, the city still lacks basic services such as power, and many buildings remain damaged.

Challenges in Khartoum

Nisreen Altayeb, a schoolteacher, returned to Khartoum with her family after a crackdown on refugees in Egypt. She is trying to resume her work, but like many government employees, she has not been paid her salary. The government has ordered civil servants to return to work, and students have been told to return to classrooms.

The city’s recovery has been slow, with signs of progress mainly concentrated in Omdurman, Khartoum’s sister city. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have continued to target power stations and military installations, hindering the recovery efforts. Altayeb Saadeldin, spokesman for the Khartoum state government, said the city’s electricity is working at one-third of its pre-war capacity.

University and Small Businesses Struggle

The University of Khartoum, located in the most damaged part of the city, is still recovering. Students have found labs, lecture halls, and dormitories damaged by the war. Small business owners in Khartoum’s vital Souq al-Arabi market are also struggling, with many complaining about the lack of basic services such as power.

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