NOTE from Sudan Watch Editor: Here is a message I received from a reader in Khartoum, Sudan last Sunday (Mar 10). Sadly, in short it says, Khartoum is still in total blackout, some neighbourhoods have had no electricity and water for over ten months, there is a desperate need for humanitarian aid.
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"I apologise for the delayed response due to the ongoing circumstances here in Khartoum. I’m in the capital Khartoum itself, which comprises tri-city Khartoum, Omdurman, and Bahri, the situation is challenging.
Specifically, in Khartoum where the presidential palace and political sites are located, there are significant issues with connectivity, fuel, and basic necessities.
The struggle for these essentials is real; for civilians of course, and while I won't claim they are readily available for civilians, some neighbourhoods have been without electricity and water for over 10 months. People have had to relocate from these areas to ones with better conditions.
To bridge the communication gap, people are resorting to satellite internet services, paying around three thousand Sudanese pounds per hour(~3 $) in some markets
As for fuel, the current situation forces people to obtain it from the black market at considerably high prices when needed. and this situation since early days of war began in last April.
In certain areas, electricity has been absent for over 10 months, while in other regions, voluntary teams are working tirelessly by the hour to address neighborhood issues. These efforts extend to the east and south of Khartoum, as well as areas in Sharjah Nile, and Bahri.
While some neighborhoods currently have electricity, others have been without it for an extended period. The struggle for safe and accessible water is equally challenging and in desperate need.
Concerning food, individuals are relying on their relatives outside Sudan or in relatively safe areas. Money is sent through bank accounts, managed with satellite internet, as Khartoum, along with several states, is currently in total blackout. In response, some neighborhoods are providing free meals to thousands of families in Khartoum. The desperate need for humanitarian aid is prevalent in these challenging circumstances."
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Related
Sudan Watch - March 08, 2024
UNSC adopts Resolution 2724 (2024) calling for cessation of hostilities in Sudan during Ramadan
THE UN Security Council on Friday (Mar 8) adopted a key resolution on Sudan, calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities in the war torn country during the month of Ramadan, which begins on Sunday. There were 14 votes in favour, 0 against, one abstention (Russia).
https://sudanwatch.blogspot.com/2024/03/unsc-adopts-resolution-2724-2024.html
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Sudan Watch - March 11, 2024
VIDEO news report from Khartoum, Sudan on the first day of Ramadan shows no cessation of hostilities
Mr AlMigdad Hassan, correspondent for AlArabiya News Channel has filed his video report direct from Khartoum, Sudan to his X account on the first day of Ramadan, March 11th. Sadly, the footage in his report copied below shows that the cessation of hostilities by the belligerents hasn't happened.
https://sudanwatch.blogspot.com/2024/03/sudan-video-news-report-from-khartoum.html
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