Sudan: Economist Warns for 'Dire Consequences' of Sudan's Political Tensions

15 October 2021

Khartoum — Economic expert Hasan Bashir has warned for the negative effects of the current political tensions on the domestic economy, as well as foreign investments. In Khartoum, school lessons have temporarily been brought back to four hours daily because of the scarcity of bread. The Ministry of Trade has set up arrangements with neighbouring countries to transport import goods over land.

Dr Hasan Bashir, Professor of Economics at El Nilein University in Khartoum said in an interview with Radio Dabanga yesterday that the political tensions between the military and civilian components of the Sudanese government, in addition to the continued protest actions in eastern Sudan, will have dire economic consequences for the country.

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