{
  "id": 13068184,
  "title": "UNHCR: 2.5M return to Khartoum as damaged homes, unemployment threaten recovery",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/unhcr-2-5m-return-to-khartoum-as-damaged-homes-unemployment-threaten",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-09T08:08:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/unhcr-2-5m-return-to-khartoum-as-damaged-homes-unemployment-threaten-recovery"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "More than 2.5 million individuals have returned to Sudan's Khartoum State, according to a United Nations report released in August 2026. However, the influx of returnees is facing several challenges in rebuilding their lives. Damaged homes, unemployment, water shortages, and persistent security threats are impeding the recovery process. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) states that many families cannot return to adequately livable homes, as a significant portion of properties are still in poor living conditions. The report also highlights that the decision to return to Khartoum is often driven by the dire circumstances in displacement areas rather than improved conditions in the origin region. Border monitoring data collected in July 2026 revealed that over 55,000 people moved back to Sudan from Egypt, with Khartoum being the primary destination. Returnees often endured physically demanding journeys, exposed to extreme heat, and lacked immediate material support. Many discovered that their homes were either roofless or they resorted to sleeping outdoors due to financial constraints. The report suggests that returning home is a necessity rather than a sign of restored normalcy, as conflict-related destruction, looting, and loss of household possessions left many families without adequate shelter.",
  "summary": "More than 2.5 million people have returned to Sudan’s Khartoum State, but damaged homes, unemployment, water shortages and persistent security threats are making it difficult for families to rebuild their lives, according to a United Nations report published in August 2026. The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), in its Returns to Khartoum – […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}