[1/3] A view of downtown Atbara, a northern Sudanese city where thousands have moved fleeing war in the capital Khartoum, Sudan April 30, 2023. Some of those who arrived in the city, a colonial-era railway hub about 350 km (220 miles) northeast of Khartoum, have sought accommodation in the city. Others are passing through on their way to Port Sudan on the Red Sea coast or Sudan's northern border with Egypt. "We came to Atbara looking for safety after the war in Khartoum. "The impact of the war isn't just felt in Khartoum, all of Sudan is now struggling economically," said Iman Elrifaei, a local lawyer, citing rising prices and flour shortages.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 01, 2023 20:31 UTC