Sudan Claims Full Control Over Khartoum After Years of Conflict
Following its official return to Khartoum, the Sudanese Sovereignty Council has declared that the capital is now fully secure, amidst efforts to restore normalcy after months of conflict.
Ibrahim Jaber, a member of the Sovereignty Council, stated on Thursday that the police have resumed all functions and that the withdrawal of military formations from the capital has been completed.
Jaber, who leads the committee preparing Khartoum for the return of citizens, emphasized the need for residents to present identification, noting a significant number of foreigners residing illegally, and that the government is working on their repatriation.
Regarding essential services, Jaber confirmed that potable water supply has reached 95% of Khartoum's area, and electricity now covers approximately 70% of the capital, with the arrival of 14,000 new electrical transformers to service the remaining areas.
He explained that the focus will currently be on the outskirts of the capital, while the central areas of Khartoum will require substantial funding for reconstruction.
Jaber also announced that commercial air traffic at Khartoum Airport has resumed, with flights now able to land.
Since the onset of the conflict in April 2023, the government had relocated to Port Sudan, but officially returned to Khartoum last Monday. Prime Minister Kamel Idriss confirmed that the government's return will be permanent, with an emphasis on improving security and essential services for citizens, particularly in health and education.
After 10 months of expelling Rapid Support Forces from Khartoum, life is gradually returning, with several ministries resuming 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 Mohamed Hamdan Daglo (Hemedti) has resulted in what the United Nations describes as the world's largest humanitarian crisis, displacing approximately 12 million people.
