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Sudan’s date palm trees under threat from drought and wildfires

Al Jazeera English Al Jazeera English August 29, 2026 at 6:07 PM

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In Sudan, date palm trees are an economic lifeline for residents of Northern State. However, drought and successive wildfires in recent years have damaged thousands of trees, threatening the livelihoods of farmers across the region.

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