The residents of Um Rawaba in North Kordofan state observed a fragile calm following past fighting recently and the restoration of the Zain Communications network.
Sources confirmed however that the network’s signal is still low, making it considerable to still use the Sudani network for communication.
Network expectations remain as anticipation for changes to happen, which is partly influenced by Eid. The city is still struggling to address an ongoing electricity and water challenge after the elimination of the Um Rawaba transformational plant, with water prices inflating.
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Regarding health, it is clear that healthcare services have deteriorated greatly after conflict, especially with the massive loss of health workers who have either been killed or forced to abandon their profession for other opportunities because of safety. Obstacles in the acquisition of medicines complicate health challenges, especially for patients who undergo dialysis.
However, residents described some level of stability where the paramilitary forces known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) claimed to be waging ‘campaigns against crime’. Problems persist, with previous weeks witnessing pillaging and armed clashes leading to the loss of life among the RSF and civilians.
