Returning residents face environmental hazards in war-torn Khartoum
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It’s been six months since Sudan’s Armed forces retook the capital Khartoum. But two years of fighting has wrought untold devastation. Now, people returning to the city are under threat from environmental hazards that are putting the health of millions at risk.
Breakdown
- Residents face environmental hazards after returning to Khartoum 14s
- Factory damage and chemical leaks pose health threats 22s
- Collapse of medical services enables disease spread 39s
- Destruction of sanitation leads to waste and water pollution 1m 8s
- Health agencies urge urgent intervention for long-term damage 1m 36s