Explosion rocks Sudan, police blame war-era landmine

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KHARTOUM: A large explosion recently shook the Sudanese capital of Khartoum, causing alarm among residents in the city. According to local police, the blast was caused by a land mine left behind from previous fighting. The device reportedly detonated in the eastern neighborhood of Burri after residents set fire to a pile of waste, unintentionally triggering the hidden explosive.

Fortunately, authorities confirmed that there were no casualties or material damage resulting from the blast. The incident took place near several high-profile locations, including the military’s headquarters and the international airport. 

International observers and the United Nations have previously warned that Khartoum remains heavily contaminated with unexploded ordnance and land mines. Many of these devices were left behind by paramilitary forces who occupied the city in the early stages of the conflict. 

Despite the army regaining control and over a million displaced people returning to their homes, these remnants of war continue to pose a threat to public safety.

While the capital has regained a sense of normality in recent months, the broader conflict in Sudan continues to impact the region. Outside the city, drone strikes and fighting remain a daily reality, contributing to what remains one of the world's most severe displacement and hunger crises. Local authorities continue to urge caution as they work to secure neighborhoods from these dangerous relics of the ongoing unrest.