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Sudan holds first cabinet meeting in capital since outbreak of war

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Just over three months after the army fully recaptured Khartoum, 22 ministers met in the city ahead of a planned permanent return in October.

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  • Sudan's cabinet held its first meeting in Khartoum since the army recaptured the city.
  • The meeting was chaired by transitional Prime Minister Kamal Idris and seen as a symbolic return of state institutions. 8s
  • The government had been operating from Port Sudan since the civil war began in April 2023. 18s
  • Key priorities discussed included post-war reconstruction, economic revival, security, and supporting displaced citizens' return. 36s
  • The army has recently gained control over Khartoum and other areas, shifting the conflict's dynamics. 56s
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