Extensive power outages disrupt civilian life in Sudan
Widespread power blackouts continue to severely impact civilian life in Sudan, particularly affecting residents who have returned to Khartoum. The energy crisis, exacerbated by high gas prices and the destruction of infrastructure during the civil war, has rendered basic household tasks impossible and undermined economic recovery efforts. Both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces have been accused of targeting critical energy infrastructure throughout the conflict.
Date: August 28, 2026
Location: Khartoum, Sudan
Conflict: Sudanese Civil War
Category: infrastructure
Severity: HIGH
Source: Internazionale