The sanctuary, which is currently housing 25 lions and other animals such as gazelles, camels,...

Published: 1:40 pm April 23, 2023
Updated: 10:24 am October 8, 2025
The Recent Heavy Fighting In Sudan Has Not Only Caused Chaos Amongst The People Of The Country But Has Also Raised Concerns About The Welfare Of Animals Living In A Wildlife Reserve

The sanctuary, which is currently housing 25 lions and other animals such as gazelles, camels, monkeys, hyenas, and birds, is facing a critical situation due to the lack of electricity and food shortage for the animals.

The ongoing clashes between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his deputy-turned-rival Mohamed Hamdan Daglo have caused more than 400 deaths, and thousands of injuries, and have endangered the security of the country, which is already one of the poorest in the world. Amidst all of this turmoil, the animals at the wildlife reserve are also suffering the consequences.

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