A tour of Al Jazeera Net in several neighborhoods in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, monitored difficult conditions for the population. The streets were empty of pedestrians and cars as fighting between the army and the Rapid Support intensified.

Large markets were closed, and residents struggled to secure food supplies due to the surprise factor that characterized the armed clashes. Residents spoke about the closure of markets and the difficulty of movement to reach shopping centers in light of security threats and the spread of the military of the parties in separate areas.