Tuti Island

Current Context After 2 years of civil war, Sudan’s Tuti Island has been reclaimed by the national army.

• The island is now devastated and depopulated due to the conflict.

About Tuti Island

• Location: At the confluence of the Blue Nile and White Nile rivers.
• Surroundings: Encircled by Khartoum, Omdurman, and Bahri (Khartoum North), collectively called the “Three Towns.”

Agricultural Importance:

• Nicknamed “Khartoum’s Garden.”
• Was a key source of fruits and vegetables for the capital.

About Sudan

• Location: Northeast Africa, south of Egypt, with access to the Red Sea.
• Capital: Khartoum
• Neighbouring Countries:
• North: Egypt
• East: Eritrea, Ethiopia, Red Sea
• South: South Sudan
• West: Central African Republic, Chad
• Northwest: Libya
• Key Geographical Features:Formed by Blue Nile and White Nile, merging at Khartoum.
• Mountain Ranges:Nuba Mountains, Marrah Mountains, Red Sea Hills