After Two Years of War, Al-Burhan Arrives in Khartoum by Civilian Plane for the First Time
July 20, 202561 ViewsRead Time: 2 minutes
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Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of the Sovereignty Council and Commander-in-Chief of the Sudanese Armed Forces, arrived in the capital Khartoum yesterday, Saturday, aboard a presidential civilian plane, marking the first landing of a civilian plane at Khartoum Airport since the outbreak of the war on April 14, 2023.
The Sovereignty Council's presidential plane landed on the airport runway, which was previously one of the direct confrontation areas between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, due to its vital location near the army headquarters and Al-Burhan's residence.
Al-Burhan was received by Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Mohamed Othman Al-Hussein, who briefed him on the security situation in the country and the progress made by the armed forces in controlling the capital, according to the Sovereignty Council's media.
It is worth mentioning that Al-Burhan had previously landed at Khartoum Airport about three months ago by military helicopter, but Saturday's landing by a civilian plane symbolizes a symbolic indication of the improved security situation and the beginning of a new phase in managing the capital.
Al-Burhan's arrival coincided with statements by Sudanese Prime Minister Kamal Idris, in which he confirmed that the government plans to fully rehabilitate the capital Khartoum within six months. He explained that work will gradually begin in the coming months, and the government will gradually return to the city after the army confirms regaining full control over it.
Idris arrived in Khartoum on Friday, in his first visit since his appointment two months ago, leading an official delegation to assess the extent of the damages and challenges, especially in light of the extensive destruction that affected the infrastructure and government headquarters in the city center.
Despite these steps, the government faces enormous challenges to restore normal life to Khartoum, which has suffered from violent clashes resulting in widespread destruction, especially in areas housing ministries and sovereign institutions.
However, the authorities emphasize that the return of civilian governance and administration to the capital has become an urgent necessity that cannot be postponed.
