Hungry Monkeys Attack a Neighbourhood in Khartoum, Frightening Residents
Al-Imtidad neighbourhood in Khartoum has been repeatedly attacked by large groups of monkeys, which primarily target food in homes, shops, and restaurants.
Citizen Al-Farzadg Ahmed told Al-Tara Sudan that the monkeys attack Al-Imtidad Third Degree area, particularly blocks 1, 2, and 3, in an organized manner in search of food, noting that they come in groups.
Ahmed explained that the monkeys’ main shelter is the University of Sudan – Southern Section, which is close to the neighbourhood. He added, “The monkeys have been present at the university for a long time and have become part of daily life for students, professors, and staff. Due to the war, they are now in a state of food emergency, so they have started venturing into nearby neighborhoods like Al-Imtidad, Al-Diyoum, and Al-Amarat in search of food.”
Ahmed continued: “There is a group led by a large, intimidating monkey, missing its left hand. They cross over rooftops and trees and take whatever food they find from kitchens.”
He added that the monkeys quickly locate food sources and even search through trash, damaging fruit trees. “After completing their food raids, they return to their base at the University of Sudan – Southern Section. They cross the asphalt street separating the university and Al-Imtidad back and forth in plain sight, and fortunately, they are not aggressive.”
Ahmed recounted some amusing incidents, saying, “Some minor and funny events occurred, such as these monkeys threatening tea vendors at the southern corner of the University of Sudan, which even led to gunfire being used.
They also snatched a phone from one person, a passport from another, and eyeglasses from a third citizen.”
He added, “The monkeys also caused a dispute between a restaurant owner, who accused his staff of eating two plates of eggs and cheese, only to later discover that the monkeys had taken the food.”
Ahmed concluded, “Apart from that, no major incidents have been reported so far,” while adding, “However, the matter requires caution and concern, and this phenomenon must be addressed.”