Sudan UXO Crisis in Khartoum
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 29, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026
The widespread unexploded ordnance in Sudan, particularly in Sudan — Khartoum, poses a significant humanitarian crisis and hinders reconstruction efforts. This situation negatively impacts the long-term economic stability and development prospects of Sudan, potentially deterring foreign investment and aid. The ongoing demining efforts by organizations like the United Nations and Jasmar, while crucial, highlight the extensive and costly nature of post-conflict recovery.
Sudan is grappling with a severe problem of unexploded ordnance (UXO) following three years of war, particularly in and around Sudan — Khartoum. Hundreds of people, many of them children, have been injured or killed by these devices, which include mines, bombs, shells, grenades, and rockets. Both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces are accused of laying mines. The United Nations reports that over 7.8 million square meters of land have been cleared in Sudan — Khartoum state, with more than 36,000 items found. Jasmar, a Sudanese demining group, is actively involved in clearing minefields, such as a popular park in Sudan — Khartoum. Despite efforts by the government of Sudan to raise awareness, many residents remain unaware of the dangers, and fear of detention by security forces, as reported by Human Rights Watch, may prevent people from reporting UXO. The extensive contamination will take years to clear, impeding the return of normalcy and reconstruction.
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