Sudanese Government Claims Full Control of Khartoum Restored

Following a brief return to Khartum, the Sudanese Sovereignty Council announced that the capital is now fully secured, as efforts intensify to restore normalcy after months of conflict.

On Thursday, council member Ibrahim Jaber stated that police have assumed their duties completely, and the withdrawal of military forces from the capital has been finalized.

Jaber, who leads the committee tasked with preparing Khartum for the return of residents, emphasized the importance of citizens presenting identification documents. He noted that many foreigners are residing illegally in the country, and the government is working to repatriate them.

Regarding essential services, Jaber confirmed that drinking water supply has reached 95% coverage in Khartum, while electricity now serves approximately 70% of the capital, with 14,000 new transformers deployed to address remaining areas.

He indicated that the focus would now shift to the outskirts of the capital, while the city center will require substantial budgets for reconstruction.

Additionally, Jaber announced the resumption of commercial flights at Khartum International Airport, with aircraft now able to land.

The government had fled Khartum after the outbreak of conflict in April 2023, temporarily relocating to Port Sudan, but officially returned last Monday. Prime Minister Kamel Idris confirmed that the government’s return is intended to be permanent, with an emphasis on enhancing security and essential services for citizens, particularly in health and education.

After ten months of displacement of the Rapid Support Forces from Khartum, life is gradually returning, as several ministries have resumed operations in the capital over the past three months.

It is important to note that the conflict between the military led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his former deputy Muhammad Hamdan Daglo (Hemeti) has resulted in what the United Nations describes as one of the largest humanitarian crises globally, displacing approximately 12 million people.