In a significant development amid Sudan’s protracted civil war, a domestic passenger flight touched down at Khartoum International Airport on Wednesday, marking the first such arrival since the conflict erupted over two years ago. The flight, operated by Badr Airlines, originated from Port Sudan and was confirmed by Sudan’s Ministry of Media and Culture. This event signals a potential reopening of air traffic in the war-torn nation, though challenges remain. The airport, previously a battleground, was captured by the Sudanese military in March from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group that continues to control parts of the western Darfur region and other areas. The conflict, which began as a power struggle between the military and the RSF, has resulted in catastrophic humanitarian consequences, including at least 40,000 deaths and the displacement of 12 million people, according to the World Health Organization. Additionally, over 24 million Sudanese face acute food insecurity, as reported by the United Nations. Despite the tentative reopening, the RSF has vowed to target the airport, as evidenced by a drone attack intercepted by the military on Tuesday. RSF leader Mohammad Hamdan Daglo, also known as Hemedti, reiterated this threat in a video statement, declaring any aircraft or drone operating from the airport as legitimate targets. Sudanese military leader Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, who toured the airport ahead of its reopening, pledged to protect citizens from RSF aggression. The Sudan Civil Aviation Authority confirmed the resumption of domestic flights after completing necessary operational and technical procedures, though the extent of airline participation remains uncertain. Sudanese officials have yet to provide further details.