Khartoum

Sudan's Cabinet reviewed efforts to prepare conditions for returning to Khartoum and commended the Social Peace Council. The meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Kamil Idris.

Khartoum has become a ghost town after three years of war, with destroyed buildings, unexploded weapons, and improvised graveyards. Conflict between Sudan’s military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues, while Al Nao Hospital in Omdurman remains operational, treating the wounded. Authorities encourage residents to return to normalcy after the military retook Khartoum.

A high-level European Union delegation led by Wolfram Vetter visited Sudan, meeting with top officials including the Sovereignty Council Chairman, his deputy, and the Prime Minister to discuss war-related issues. The visit, the first since the war began on April 15, 2023, occurred in Khartoum and Port Sudan.

A Sudanese Belfast 'knife attack' suspect was previously a policeman in Khartoum before moving to the UK and being granted asylum under a fast-track scheme. The suspect's background and asylum process are highlighted in the report.

Sudan's three-year war has resulted in over 8,000 missing people, with many buried in unmarked graves across the country. Families like that of Fahmy al-Fateh, who disappeared over a year ago, struggle with uncertainty about their loved ones' fates. The International Committee of the Red Cross has resolved over 1,000 cases but many remain unaccounted for.

Khartoum is recovering slowly from war damage, with residents cautiously returning amid fragile services and economy. The recovery is uneven, and the city's economy is still unstable. Residents are weighing their options as they consider returning to the city.

The crisis in Sudan is worse than acknowledged, with a dire humanitarian situation even in Khartoum where fighting has stopped. The situation is critical and requires attention. Humanitarian aid is needed to address the crisis.

Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Ethiopia due to alleged attacks on Khartoum's airport. The move suggests escalating tensions between the two nations. Sudan accuses Ethiopia of being behind the strikes.

A drone strike in Khartoum killed five people, marking the second such attack in a week. The incident disrupts months of relative calm following government forces regaining control of the city.

Sudan's capital Khartoum remains largely abandoned a year after the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) reclaimed it, with the presidential palace in ruins and the city marked by war devastation. The civil war, now in its fourth year, has left significant destruction and loss of life.

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on two firms for allegedly recruiting Colombian mercenaries in the Sudan war. The firms are accused of facilitating the use of Colombian fighters in the ongoing conflict, which has led to significant destruction in Sudan's capital, Khartoum.

Sudan’s army-appointed prime minister declared victory in the civil war against the Rapid Support Forces, hosting journalists in a makeshift conference room. The announcement highlights efforts to project stability amid ongoing conflict, with the prime minister also citing reliance on U.S. President Donald Trump for peace.

Countries have pledged $1.5 billion to address the Sudan crisis as the conflict enters its fourth year. The UN chief urged an end to the war, while Sudan's government rejected an international conference as an attempt at colonial control.