Desperate Sudanese face endless wait for passports so they can fleePORT SUDAN, Sudan: Marwa Omar was one of hundreds who lined up at dawn to try and get passports in Port Sudan. Since the authorities inaugurated a new passport office in the eastern city of Port Sudan in late August, hundreds of people have lined up all day, every day. They are desperate to obtain paperwork that will allow them to leave Sudan’s deadly war behind. “I was in Atbara for two months, but when I heard they were issuing passports again I came to Port Sudan,” said Salwa Omar. Those who could scramble enough money together to make it to Port Sudan are burdened with skyrocketing accommodation and food costs.

Source: Libya Today September 17, 2023 20:41 UTC