Khartoum, Sudan — April 22, 2026 The United Nations has reported that nearly four million displaced Sudanese have returned to their homes, marking a significant shift after three years of devastating conflict.
However, these returnees are finding a stark reality that calls for urgent investment in essential services, according to the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM). Second Paragraph.
The majority of returns have been concentrated in the capital Khartoum and the neighboring Al Jazirah state.
The IOM’s Deputy Director General, Sung Ah Lee, witnessed firsthand the dire conditions upon her visit to Khartoum. “I saw large numbers of people returning to areas where homes and critical infrastructure, including water, health, electricity, have been heavily damaged, “Lee noted.
Third Paragraph. Despite the determination of the displaced to return, the absence of basic services and the destruction of infrastructure have created an unsustainable situation. Lee emphasized that without urgent investment to restore essential services and rebuild infrastructure, safe and sustainable returns are at serious risk.
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As Sudan approaches the fourth year of its conflict, the situation remains dire.
The international community must act swiftly to support the returnees and address the humanitarian crisis, ensuring a path toward long — term recovery and stability.
The challenge of integrating millions of returnees into a war — torn nation is not just a local concern but a call for global solidarity and commitment to peace and reconstruction.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: Africanews
Source: AfricaNews
