Unexploded Shells Pose New Danger to Khartoum Residents Returning Home

New Threat in Khartoum

• ⚠️ Residents returning to Khartoum are facing a new danger: unexploded shells and other explosive devices left behind after recent fighting.
• 🎯 Thousands of these dangerous items have been discovered hidden under rubble in schools and across the city.

Casualties and Risks

• 💥 At least 16 people have been killed in explosions in recent weeks, with dozens more severely injured or maimed.
• 🏫 Former school employees report finding numerous containers filled with ammunition, rockets, and explosives within educational facilities.

Clearance Efforts and Challenges

• ⏳ Sudanese and UN clearance teams are working around the clock to secure the capital.
• 💰 However, these teams require more funding and equipment to effectively clear the area.
• 🤝 Increased cooperation from local authorities is also crucial, as administrative processes are significantly slowing down clearance efforts.

Wider Scope of the Problem

• 🌍 The UN warns that the issue of unexploded ordnance is not limited to Khartoum and may be even more severe in other areas yet to be fully assessed.