KHARTOUM, Feb. 1 (Xinhua) -- A Sudan Airways passenger plane touched down on the newly resurfaced runway of Khartoum International Airport on Sunday, marking the first commercial flight to reach the capital since civil war erupted in April 2023. As the cabin doors opened, some passengers knelt to kiss the tarmac while the traditional high-pitched cries of women's ululations echoed across the airfield. State treasury estimates suggest the government has spent approximately 350 million dollars on initial repairs, focusing on the runway and the Hajj and Umrah terminal, which is currently serving as the hub for all arrivals and departures.
Author: Zakaria Abdelnaeem
Published at: 2026-02-01 22:35:00
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