Return to Stability: Sudanese Families Journey Back Home
Thousands of Sudanese are returning from Egypt after fleeing the civil war, hoping for a stable life. As trains carry them back home, many head to Khartoum from Egypt, driven by a desire for reconstruction. However, challenges remain as conflicts persist in other regions and resettlement issues arise.
Amid hopes of restored stability, Sudanese families are making their way back home from Egypt, seeking refuge from the civil unrest that has gripped their country. Thousands gather at Cairo's main railway station, their hearts set on returning to territories recently reclaimed by the Sudanese armed forces from paramilitary control.
Driven by nostalgia and a yearning for familiar surroundings, the returnees embark on this journey amid ongoing conflict. Over 4 million Sudanese had fled, primarily to Egypt, as the war erupted between the army and the RSF earlier this year, displacing millions and exacerbating a humanitarian crisis.
Despite setbacks, including discrimination and challenges in Egypt, return efforts continue. Weekly trains from Cairo, supported by Sudanese businessmen, ferry hopeful families back to Khartoum and beyond, marking a critical phase in Sudan's reconstruction and quest for stability.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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