Sudanese residents rely on soup kitchens amid war: Video
As the conflict between Sudan’s rival generals rages on, local volunteers and community initiatives continue to provide vital assistance to struggling residents.
One such initiative, a donation point in Omdurman, has been a lifeline for many since the war erupted on April 15, 2023.
Mead al-Fath al-Khatib, a volunteer at the donation point, reflected on the challenges faced in the early days of the war.
“Since the start of the war, the donation point has continued to provide meals. Of course, the situation was difficult in the beginning, and providing the necessary supplies to people was a challenge. However, the situation has improved a lot.”
Despite the dangers, residents have continued to rely on these community efforts for survival.
“We have remained here since the start of the war and have not left despite all the circumstances,” said Issam al-Dien Abdallah, a resident of Omdurman. “We continued to frequent this donation point to receive our meals. This soup kitchen is not only serving the Beit El-Mal area, but rather covers the entire Old Omdurman area, including Abbasiya and other areas. People come here to receive food.”
Meanwhile, in a significant development on the battlefield, Sudan’s army recaptured the presidential palace in Khartoum from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Friday. The victory marks one of the military’s most substantial achievements in its two-year war against the paramilitary RSF. However, the RSF responded with drone attacks, killing a news crew and several soldiers, underscoring the ongoing volatility of the conflict.
