Khartoum’s slow recovery amid cautious return
Summary
Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, shows signs of recovery after years of conflict, with some shops and roads reopening. However, many people are cautious about returning to their homes due to damaged infrastructure, limited services, and ongoing economic difficulties.Key Facts
- Many neighborhoods in Khartoum remain damaged and largely deserted, especially wealthier eastern districts.
- Central areas like the Arab Market and city center are still mostly ruined and quiet.
- Some streets, such as Freedom Street and Sixty Street, have reopened shops and businesses, with traffic slowly returning.
- Families return carefully based on factors like income, education, healthcare, and security.
- Some residents have established lives abroad and are hesitant to come back due to economic instability.
- Northern Omdurman’s Karari area has experienced growth as commercial activity and institutions relocated there.
- Psychological impacts from war, including trauma and fear, affect many residents’ decisions about returning.
- There is an increasing market for homes, especially in eastern districts, as some residents sold properties during the conflict.
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