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Sudan Border Closures With Libya, CAR Begin to Have Impact

Naba Mohiedeen

   KHARTOUM - Sudan's ruling Sovereign Council recently ordered the
   closure of the country's borders with the Central African Republic and
   Libya, citing security concerns. The order has been gradually
   implemented in the last three weeks.

   However, some Sudanese say the decision is affecting business.

   Spare parts trader Ahmed Bushara thinks reopening the borders would
   ease the country's transportation crisis.

   The current high price of transportation isn't about the fuel shortages
   only, he says. Spare parts are a major element for cars. If the borders
   are open and trade is facilitated, he says, it'll reflect positively on
   the car sector and spare parts.

   Unlike Bushara, Noman Eisa has welcomed the measure, even though he
   once tried to migrate through Libya to Europe, only to return to
   Darfur.

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