The city of Kadugli, capital of Sudan’s South Kordofan State, has announced the beginning of a cautious recovery following the Sudanese army’s lifting of the siege on the city. This comes amid a visible shortage of medicines and medical staff acknowledged by local authorities, even as the city streets welcome crowds of returnees hoping to resume their interrupted lives.
Al Jazeera correspondent Haitham Oit observed the features of this new landscape in Kadugli, where buyers and sellers have returned to markets that were long empty during the siege. However, the scarcity of imported goods and commodities has kept prices high and out of reach for many residents.
Several residents described the security situation as stable, expressing relief at returning to their areas and optimism that commercial activity will gradually revive. Nevertheless, the economic reality continues to weigh heavily on families suffering from the consequences of prolonged displacement, which cost them their savings and livelihoods.
Humanitarian Challenges
Regarding humanitarian challenges, the Governor of South Kordofan warned of a severe shortage of medicines and medical personnel hindering the healthcare system’s recovery. This gap remains one of the most dangerous legacies left by months of siege and the battles fought on the city’s outskirts.
During the siege, Kadugli also faced widespread infrastructure destruction affecting public facilities and those belonging to international organizations. The Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of following a systematic policy of targeting this infrastructure, while the RSF denied these accusations.
The scene in Kadugli remains a mix of cautious recovery and accumulated challenges. The city struggles with the aftermath of a war that has burdened its residents and left them with one lingering question: When will normal life fully return?
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