War-hit Sudanese returnees face long road to recovery

KHARTOUM, Sudan (MNTV) — Thousands of Sudanese families returning to Khartoum are struggling to rebuild their lives after years of conflict left homes, businesses and public infrastructure in ruins.

Residents who fled fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are gradually returning to neighborhoods where security has improved. However, many have found their homes damaged or looted, forcing them to begin rebuilding with limited financial resources.

Basic services, including electricity, clean water and healthcare, remain disrupted in many parts of the capital, while businesses are operating at reduced capacity, leaving returnees with few employment opportunities.

Many families are relying on temporary jobs, community support and humanitarian assistance as they work to restore their livelihoods. Reconstruction efforts have also been slowed by damaged roads, public facilities and essential infrastructure.

Aid agencies say the return of displaced people marks an important step toward recovery but warn that lasting progress will depend on restoring public services, creating economic opportunities and securing sustained investment in reconstruction.

The conflict, which began in April 2023, displaced millions of people and triggered one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises. Although fighting has eased in parts of Khartoum, humanitarian organizations caution that conditions remain difficult and that many communities continue to face significant challenges as they rebuild their lives.