Sudan: Economic Crisis Worsens Since Start of War

War in Sudan continues to weigh heavily on the country's economy. Since the beginning of summer, the Sudanese pound has lost nearly half its value in areas controlled by the military, according to available information.

This currency depreciation has driven up the cost of basic necessities, compounding the difficulties already faced by a population exhausted by months of conflict. Food prices, essential goods, and other everyday consumer products have experienced significant increases in the affected regions.

The situation illustrates how the armed conflict that has ravaged Sudan for more than two years continues to weaken the national economy, beyond the direct destruction caused by fighting. The collapse of the local currency complicates access to basic goods for many households, at a time when production and distribution capacities are already disrupted by war.

Areas under the control of the Sudanese military are not the only ones affected by the economic repercussions of the conflict, but the marked decline of the pound in these territories demonstrates the scale of economic tensions accompanying the ongoing humanitarian and security crisis in the country.