Sudanese return home to a capital unready to welcome them

Over a year after the Sudanese army reclaimed the capital Khartoum from a paramilitary group that took control during the 2023 civil war, over 2 million of the 5 million displaced city dwellers have returned. Despite promises of swift recovery, the city struggles with widespread power outages, damaged infrastructure, and unpaid workers. Many returnees face harsh conditions, highlighting the government's failure to deliver on its promises of a quick restoration of normalcy. This situation underscores the broader challenges Sudan faces in rebuilding after years of conflict and instability.