CAIRO — A commercial flight landed in Sudan’s capital on Sunday for the second time since the war erupted nearly three years ago, marking a step toward restoring normal life in Khartoum.
The domestic flight, operated by the national carrier Sudanair, arrived at Khartoum International Airport after departing from Port Sudan, which had served as the government’s interim seat during much of the conflict, according to the state-run SUNA news agency.
The reopening of the airport is part of the government’s efforts to stabilize the capital after months of fighting between the military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Sunday’s flight followed a previous commercial landing by Badr Airlines in October, which was targeted by RSF drone attacks.
Sudan’s war began in April 2023 amid a power struggle between the military and the RSF, devastating Khartoum and forcing millions to flee. The conflict has killed more than 40,000 people, according to U.N. figures, and triggered what aid groups describe as the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.
