Residents in the Sudanese capital welcome the government's return to the city
The military-led government has reestablished its presence in Khartoum, marking the return of administrative functions to the capital. Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced on Sunday that operations would resume in the city, following a period of nearly…
The military-led government has reestablished its presence in Khartoum, marking the return of administrative functions to the capital. Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced on Sunday that operations would resume in the city, following a period of nearly three years during which the government was based in Port Sudan due to conflict.
The relocation became necessary after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) forced the government out in 2023. The army's recapture of Khartoum in March constituted a significant strategic achievement, enabling gradual reoccupation by government entities.
Impact on City Life and Infrastructure
The return of governmental activities has revitalized Khartoum, with educational institutions reopening and an increase in resident activity. Mohamed Yahia noted the significant city activity sparked by this decision, while Asia Yasser remarked on the partial return to normalcy, highlighting increased movement and street activity.
The military-led government has reestablished its presence in Khartoum, marking the return of administrative functions to the capital.
Khartoum, along with Omdurman and Khartoum North (Bahri), endured extensive conflict, with neighborhoods under siege and artillery exchanges across the Nile River, prompting mass displacement. The United Nations reports that over a million individuals have returned since March, although many face challenges with limited services and significant infrastructure damage.
Prime Minister Idris has affirmed the government's commitment to enhancing essential services, including electricity, water, healthcare, and education. The conflict has resulted in significant human loss, with unknown numbers due to ad hoc burials. Rehabilitation costs for the capital's infrastructure are projected at approximately $350 million, according to the United Nations.
Recent months have seen cabinet meetings and reconstruction initiatives in Khartoum, despite ongoing RSF drone strikes targeting infrastructure. Conflict persists in other regions, notably south of Khartoum, with the RSF advancing through Kordofan and having previously displaced the army from Darfur.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
