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Sudan Airways Resumes Flights Amid Ongoing Darfur Violence

2/1/2026

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A commercial flight from Port Sudan to Khartoum landed on February 1, 2026, marking the first scheduled service in over two years.
Sudan Airways operated the flight, which carried dozens of passengers and is expected to support up to four flights daily.
The service follows the Sudanese military's claim of regaining control of Khartoum from the Rapid Support Forces.
Violence continues in Darfur, which UNICEF says complicates humanitarian efforts.

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A commercial flight from Port Sudan to Khartoum landed on February 1, 2026, marking the first scheduled service in over two years.
Sudan Airways operated the flight, which carried dozens of passengers and is expected to support up to four flights daily.
The service follows the Sudanese military's claim of regaining control of Khartoum from the Rapid Support Forces.
Violence continues in Darfur, which UNICEF says complicates humanitarian efforts.