Sudan: Jeili Refinery Fire Engulfs Khartoum in ‘Toxic’ Smoke

Khartoum — Thick black and white smoke billowed from the Jeili refinery in Khartoum yesterday morning, spreading over parts of Khartoum North (Bahri) and Omdurman. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have exchanged accusations over responsibility for the fire.

A fire broke out at El Jeili oil refinery northeast of Khartoum around 06.00 on Thursday, generating thick smoke that reached the capital’s sister cities Omdurman and Khartoum Bahri.

Experts told Radio…