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Khartoum struggles to rebuild amid devastating war damage

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In Sudan’s capital Khartoum, residents are struggling to rebuild after more than two years of war, with reconstruction costs nationwide estimated at $700 billion, half of which is for the capital alone.

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  • Residents are rebuilding Khartoum despite lacking critical building materials. 4s
  • The conflict between armed groups destroyed much of the city's infrastructure. 28s
  • Efforts focus on restoring hospitals, energy, and educational facilities. 45s
  • Some basic services are returning as people begin to come back to the city. 1m 11s
  • Sudan faces a major humanitarian crisis with millions displaced and food insecure. 1m 32s
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