Sudan's government returns to capital after nearly 3 years of war

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 11, 2026 at 06:50 PM

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After nearly three years operating from Port Sudan due to civil war, Sudan's military-led government has returned to the capital, Khartoum. Prime Minister Kamil Idris announced the government's focus on restoring essential services like electricity, water, healthcare, and education for Khartoum residents. The move follows the army's recapture of the city from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in March 2024. The civil war between the army and the RSF, which began after a power struggle between General Abdel Fattah-al Burhan and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has resulted in a severe humanitarian crisis, displacing approximately 12 million people and causing at least 150,000 deaths. International efforts to mediate peace have been unsuccessful, with both sides receiving support from foreign powers.

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United Arab Emirates (UAE) 50% Port Sudan 60% Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo 65% Abdel Fattah-al Burhan 65% United Nations (UN) ×270% Kamil Idris ×270% Khartoum ×480% Rapid Support Forces (RSF) ×685% Sudan ×390%

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sudan 100% civil war 90% government return 80% khartoum 70% rapid support forces (rsf) 60% humanitarian crisis 60% power struggle 50% peace efforts 40% atrocities 40%