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Commercial Flight Lands in Khartoum Amid Ongoing Conflict

2/3/2026

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A commercial flight from Port Sudan operated by SUDANAIR landed in Khartoum, the second such arrival since the war began.
The flight is part of efforts to normalize life in the capital amid ongoing conflict.
The war began in April 2023 and has caused over 40,000 deaths and a humanitarian crisis.
The International Criminal Court is investigating alleged RSF war crimes in al-Fashir, including violence against women and children.

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Story summary

A commercial flight from Port Sudan operated by SUDANAIR landed in Khartoum, the second such arrival since the war began.
The flight is part of efforts to normalize life in the capital amid ongoing conflict.
The war began in April 2023 and has caused over 40,000 deaths and a humanitarian crisis.
The International Criminal Court is investigating alleged RSF war crimes in al-Fashir, including violence against women and children.