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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