Sudanese Book House partially reopens after two-year closure due to war

Khartoum: The Sudanese BookHouse in central Khartoum has partially reopened its doors tobooklovers, following a closure of nearly two years due to the...

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. The book house's director Ahmed Makkawi, said in a press statement on Monday that the institution housed approximately two million books and over 55,000 titles in various disciplines before the war, adding that a large portion of this content was lost during this period. He 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. Established in 1969, the book house is considered one of the oldest and most prestigious bookstores, and it is an important venue for researchers and those interested in Sudanese history and culture.