War in Sudan Threatens the Natural History Museum

The Natural History Museum in Khartoum faces a grim fate and a tragic end due to the intensifying battles between the army and the Rapid Support Forces. As the threat of genocide looms, a large number of animals and birds inside the museum, including rare and endangered species, are at risk due to shelling or dying from hunger and thirst. The loss is not limited to the museum or Sudan alone; it extends far beyond, representing scientific heritage, especially for the endangered and permanently disappearing species. The Natural History Museum building is located near the army's general command in Khartoum, an area that has witnessed fierce battles since the outbreak of the bloody conflict in mid-April.