• People collect dates as the harvest season begins in Barkal, northern Sudan. All photos: AFP
    People collect dates as the harvest season begins in Barkal, northern Sudan. All photos: AFP
  • In five months of war in Sudan, the violence has killed 7,500 people and decimated the country's already fragile infrastructure, plunging millions into dire need
    In five months of war in Sudan, the violence has killed 7,500 people and decimated the country's already fragile infrastructure, plunging millions into dire need
  • This year's crop will help to keep hunger at bay for thousands affected by the conflict
    This year's crop will help to keep hunger at bay for thousands affected by the conflict
  • Dates are known as 'the bread of the desert'
    Dates are known as 'the bread of the desert'
  • A boy climbs a tree as people harvest dates in Barkal
    A boy climbs a tree as people harvest dates in Barkal
  • Dates can be easily stored and transported
    Dates can be easily stored and transported
  • In Sudan, the harvest season for dates usually begins in September
    In Sudan, the harvest season for dates usually begins in September
  • Harvesting dates in Barkal, northern Sudan
    Harvesting dates in Barkal, northern Sudan
  • Harvesting dates in Barkal, northern Sudan
    Harvesting dates in Barkal, northern Sudan
  • Harvesting dates in Barkal, northern Sudan
    Harvesting dates in Barkal, northern Sudan
  • Dates are rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients
    Dates are rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients
  • Youths play football near a date palm plantation in Barkal
    Youths play football near a date palm plantation in Barkal
  • Youths play football near a date palm plantation in Barkal
    Youths play football near a date palm plantation in Barkal

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Date harvest season begins in northern Sudan - in pictures

War in Sudan has killed 7,500 and decimated the country's already fragile infrastructure

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September 16, 2023

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