The month-long conflict has further intensified the already severe humanitarian crisis in the country, where one in three people depended on humanitarian aid even before the outbreak of war.
In the Sudanese Nile River State, located north of Khartoum, the impact of the combat zone may not be immediately visible, but its destructive consequences are deeply experienced by the local population
Fuel shortages have affected farmers in the Al Qalaa region, compelling them to rely on donkey carts as the sole means of transportation.
“Currently, petrol is unavailable, and its price has risen on the black market. This situation hinders the transportation of vegetables. Our thoughts are with the armed forces, and we hope they succeed in defeating the rebels, ultimately bringing an end to this rebellion. May God protect Sudan and all its regions,” expressed a concerned individual.
According to the United Nations humanitarian agency, the prices of essential commodities such as food staples and water have increased by 60 percent or more due to supply challenges.
Gaafar, an activist, commends the resilience and unity demonstrated by the people in the eastern state of Kassala.
“In Kassala State, attempts have been made to exploit the crisis, but thanks to the society in Kassala and the familiarity among people, exploitation and greed in the market have been prevented. We hope that the situation will soon return to normal. Our information suggests that there are sufficient supplies of basic necessities in the state of Kassala.”
As the deadly conflict between the army and the paramilitary group RSF continues, primarily in Khartoum and the state of West Darfur, the plight of the Sudanese people persists.
Aly Verjee, a researcher at Sweden’s University of Gothenburg, describes the conflict as causing “partial deindustrialization” in the country, implying that a future Sudan will remain significantly impoverished for an extended period.