Sudan war shatters infrastructure, costly rebuild needed

 

The ongoing conflict in Sudan has caused widespread destruction across the country’s infrastructure, including bridges, water stations, hospitals, and power sources. Authorities estimate that reconstruction costs could reach hundreds of billions of dollars, yet prospects for recovery are bleak amid continued fighting, drone attacks, and a shrinking international aid environment. 

Since April 2023, the fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and injuries, with approximately 13 million people displaced. In Khartoum, residents face frequent power outages, unclean water, and destroyed transportation infrastructure, while hospitals and public services have been heavily looted or damaged.

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The conflict has led to health crises like a cholera outbreak with over 170 deaths recently. Damage to oil facilities has halted production and refining, leaving Sudan reliant on crude oil imports. Power stations across Khartoum have been destroyed, and looting has targeted copper wiring and critical infrastructure, further hampering recovery.

Reconstruction estimates amount to $300 billion for Khartoum alone and $700 billion nationally, with efforts hampered by continued violence and limited resources. Although small-scale repairs—such as solar-powered water pumps and rebuilding clinics—are underway, full recovery remains distant, and the war offers little immediate hope for large-scale rebuilding.