Khartoum: The Sudanese Book House in central Khartoum has partially reopened its doors to book lovers, following a closure of nearly two years due to the ongoing war in the country.
According to Qatar News Agency, the book house's director, Ahmed Makkawi, stated in a press release that the institution housed approximately two million books and over 55,000 titles in various disciplines before the war. He added that a large portion of this content was lost during this period.
Makkawi emphasized that its reopening represents a beacon of hope for the Sudanese people and an important milestone in the reconstruction of what war has destroyed. The book house, established in 1969, is considered one of the oldest and most prestigious bookstores and serves as an important venue for researchers and those interested in Sudanese history and culture.