Sudan official says Khartoum cleared of military presence, debris

December 29, 2025 (KHARTOUM) – A senior Sudanese official said on Sunday that authorities have cleared Khartoum of military sites and war debris, a key step toward the return of residents to the capital.

Ibrahim Jaber, a member of the Sovereign Council and head of the committee tasked with preparing the state for the return of civilians, told a news conference that military features have been removed and informal housing dismantled.

Jaber said the committee evacuated combatant headquarters to locations outside the city and removed approximately 6,470 destroyed military vehicles. Security measures now include 13 border checkpoints and a network of surveillance cameras.

“The committee has also removed tons of rubble and collected bodies from Khartoum’s neighbourhoods for burial in cemeteries,” Jaber said.

The official noted that Khartoum International Airport is ready to resume operations after the rehabilitation of its runway and terminals. He added that 18 aircraft were destroyed during the war.

Addressing the state of public services, Jaber blamed the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) for “extensive sabotage” of infrastructure. He cited the destruction of 14,750 electricity transformers and damage to 13 of the city’s 14 Nile water treatment plants.

Despite the damage, Jaber said the committee has successfully restored several water stations and wells. Electricity has been returned to various war-affected districts, with priority given to hospitals and essential utilities.