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Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Wādī Ḥalfā is a city in the Northern state of Sudan on the shores of Lake Nubia near the border with Egypt. It is the terminus of a rail line from Khartoum and the point where goods are transferred from rail to ferries going down the lake. As of 2007, the city had a population of 15,725. The city is located amidst numerous ancient Nubian antiquities and was the focus of much archaeological work by teams seeking to save artifacts from the flooding caused by the completion of the Aswan Dam. Download Download See moreWikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wadi_Halfa
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-06-27): This is Wadi Halfa, a once quiet town, rich in antiquities from Nubia and a commercial thoroughfare located on Sudan's border with Egypt. [...] Ahmed Bashir, from Khartoum, who has been in Wadi Halfa since late April, says that in his third week, he was disheartened to hear that volunteers tasked with helping people process their visas were accepting bribes to fast-track the process. Payments amounted to roughly $1,000 on the black market, he claims. The Al Salam school in Wadi Halfa has become a de facto shelter for dozens of those fleeing the violence, and to the safety of the unknown.
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Wadi Halfa #54 among destinations in Sudan [...] Wādī Ḥalfā is a city in the Northern state of Sudan on the shores of Lake Nubia near the border with Egypt. It is the terminus of a rail line from Khartoum and the point where goods are transferred from rail to ferries going down the lake. As of 2007, the city had a population of 15,725. The city is located amidst numerous ancient Nubian antiquities and was the focus of much archaeological work by teams seeking to save artifacts from the flooding caused by the completion of the Aswan Dam. () [...] Wadi Halfa Public Transportation
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (1998-07-20): Wādī Ḥalfāʾ, town, extreme northern Sudan. It lies on the east bank of the Nile River 6 miles (10 km) below the Second Cataract, just south of the Egyptian border. Located within ancient Nubia, the town and its environs are rich in antiquities; the ruins of Buhen—an Egyptian colony of the Middle Kingdom period that existed until Roman times—lie across the river. A terminus of both railway and steamship lines, Wādī Ḥalfāʾ is an agricultural and commercial centre serving both Egypt and Sudan. In the 1970s it was the focus of archaeological activities to save Egyptian monuments from inundation by Lake Nasser (the reservoir formed above the Aswan High Dam), a fate that part of the town shared. Its populace was relocated at New Halfa to the southeast near Kassala town.
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Wadi Halfa: A Glimpse into Sudanese History, Amazing Facts, and Things to Do Located in the northernmost region of Sudan, Wadi Halfa is a small city steeped in history and culture. The area has been inhabited for thousands of years, and many ancient sites have been discovered in and around the city. From its vibrant markets and ancient mosques to its beautiful desert landscapes, Wadi Halfa is a must-visit for anyone looking to explore Sudan’s past and present. [...] Amazing Facts about Wadi Halfa • Wadi Halfa is home to the oldest mosque in Sudan, the Al-Halfawi Mosque, which was built in the 8th century.
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-11-11): Wadi Halfa is a small town in northern Sudan on the banks of Lake Nubia. It is a remote and isolated place with a fascinating history and culture. The ancient Egyptians first settled in the town and built a temple to the god Horus there. Later, it became an important trading post for merchants travelling between Egypt and Nubia. In modern times, Wadi Halfa has become an important border crossing between Sudan and Egypt. [...] Wadi Halfa is a small town in northern Sudan, and reaching it can be an adventure. If you prefer a scenic route, you can opt for a ferry ride on Lake Nasser from Aswan in Egypt. The ferry journey takes about 24 hours and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. Alternatively, you can travel by Egyptian land, crossing the border at Abu Simbel. [...] A: Wadi Halfa is located about 1,300 kilometres north of Khartoum, the capital city of Sudan.
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-05-20): The Wadi Halfa Salient, named after Wadi Halfa, a nearby Sudanese city 22 kilometers south of the border, is a salient of the international border between Egypt and the Sudan along the Nile River to the north. The area is currently controlled by Egypt. The area (along with the Halaib Triangle and Bir Tawil) is created by two different definitions of the Egypt–Sudan border: the "political boundary" set in 1899, and the "administrative boundary" set in 1902.[1] [...] Besides the Wadi Halfa Salient, there are two more areas where the administrative border deviated from the 22nd degree north of latitude, both to the east of Wadi Halfa: the Halaib Triangle on the Red Sea coast, north of the original 1899 border, and the much smaller area around Bir Tawil, south of the original border. [...] Geography [edit]The Wadi Halfa Salient is roughly 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) wide and stretches finger-shaped on both sides of the original course of the Nile 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the north into Egyptian territory, with a total area of 210 km2 (81 sq mi). Because of the construction of the Aswan Dam and the flooding of Lake Nasser most of the area was flooded, affecting most of the villages of the area and the ancient city of Faras. Some of the people were resettled to New Halfa in the Butana region.
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-23): Archaeological evidence indicates that settlements have existed in the area since ancient times,[8] and during the Middle Kingdom period, the Egyptian colony of Buhen across the river existed until the Roman period.[9] The modern town of Wadi Halfa was founded in the 19th century, when it became a port on the Nile for steamers from Aswan, such as the Nubia.[10][11] During the Turko-Egyptian conquest of 1820,[12] Wadi Halfa was used as a stopping point for troops headed south. Communications developed in the latter half of the 19th century, with a telegraph line to Egypt connected in 1866 and ill-fated attempts to build a railway to Kerma in 1873[10][verification needed] and 1877.[13] The eventual establishment of the Sudanese rail head at Wadi Halfa—connected via steamer to the Egyptian network via a port just south of Asyut—caused the site to eclipse the former caravan site at Korosko.
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2016-08-08): The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. The Columbia University PressWadi Halfa Wadi Halfa (wä´dē hăl´fə), town, N Sudan, on Lake Nubia (Lake Nasser). It is the terminus of a railroad from Khartoum and is the point at which cotton, wheat, livestock, and other goods are transferred to steamers going down the Nile into Egypt. Archaeological expeditions have worked to excavate and preserve the area's numerous Egyptian antiquities, which faced flooding from the reservoir of the Aswan High Dam. Founded in the 19th cent., Wadi Halfa became (1885–98) the headquarters of the Anglo-Egyptian army as it prepared to reconquer Sudanese territory from the Mahdi. The railroad up the Nile to Wadi Halfa was built to support Lord Kitchener's forces during the reconquest. During World War II, the town served as a staging post on the Allied communication line with Egypt via central Africa.
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-21): Wadi Halfa is a small city in the northern part of Sudan by Lake Nubia (the Sudanese section of Lake Nasser). [...] Wadi Halfa is now one of fastest growing cities in Sudan. [...] Wadi Halfa, the only settlement area around the lake after the Nubian exodus in 1964, ...
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-03-23): Wadi Halfa is a town on the shores of Lake Nasser in the north of Sudan, and marks the point of entry into Sudan for those coming in from Egypt. It is surrounded by the dunes of the Nubian Desert, the eastern edge of the Sahara Desert, and has a population of around 15,000. Historically, Wadi Halfa was Nubia's most important trading point, being the gateway between Egypt and Sudan. Today the city's buildings are immaculate, surrounded by the golden dunes of the Nubian Desert. It is the stereotypical border town, small and full of paperwork, hassle, and dirt. The town is actually the new Wadi Halfa; the original Wadi Halfa was submerged when the Aswan High Dam created Lake Nasser in 1971. Sudan's military dictatorship forcibly removed the approximately 50,000 inhabitants of the area from their lands and relocated to the desert, where many died of malaria and other diseases. A few Wadi Halfans, however, remain along the Nile, the river that built their ancestors' identities as fishermen and river traders, building new settlements several times and finally settling on the current location when the flooding stopped. Seasonal flooding still occurs.
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-04-24): Crossing the border from Egypt to Sudan overland is not as easy as it may sound. Probably, you think that it is as simple as catching a direct bus from Abu Simbel (the last city in Egypt) to Sudan, but it doesn’t work like that, as they leave from Aswan. In this article, I am going to show you the whole process, step by step, from catching the bus in Aswan to arriving in Wadi Halfa (the first city in Sudanese after the border). [...] Wadi Halfa is still 30 kilometers away from the border. All the passengers in the bus will spend one night in Wadi Halfa, as the bus won’t continue to Khartoum until the next morning. Don’t worry about finding accommodation. There are several extremely budget hotels. Typically, they have 5-bed dorms for 25SDP, which is less than $2. I stayed at Alneel Halfa. These hotels suck but you have to remember that you are in Sudan now! [...] June 17, 2021 update. We finally made it across the border. (After a 5 week delay after everyone in our family got Corona virus-at different times). The system was down on the Sudan side, so it took 11 hours from Abu Simbal to Wadi Halfa. But we were entertained and accommodated by the wonderfully helpful Sudanese customs and border guys. (One of whom, we met later in Wadi Halfa and he helped us get organized with things like buying a sim card).
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-08-05): Since 2019, MedGlobal has provided vital medical, nutritional, and WASH support to displaced civilians in Sudan, including in a cholera response in Gedaref State. We also support a hospital in Wadi Halfa, Northern State, and operate a clinic near the Egypt-Sudan border to aid those fleeing the war before they cross into Egypt. In addition, our teams have delivered over 3 million liters to displaced communities through water trucking.
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-05-03): Wadi Halfa is a town on the shores of Lake Nasser in the north of Sudan. It marks the point of entry into Sudan for those coming in from Egypt. It is surrounded by the dunes of the Nubian Desert, the eastern edge of the Sahara, and has a population of around 15,000. Understand [edit]Historically, Wadi Halfa was Nubia's most important trading point, being the gateway between Egypt and Sudan. Today the city's buildings are immaculate, surrounded by the golden dunes of the Nubian Desert. It is the stereotypical border town, small and full of paperwork, hassle, and dirt. [...] Wadi Halfa is likely the safest city you will find in Sudan in terms of safety, violence, disease and crime, but beware of the extreme heat, which can be extremely dangerous and seeing 50°C on the thermometer is a normal thing, where temperatures can go up to 54°C, making one of the hottest cities in the world, avoid travelling to Wadi Halfa at all costs during the Summer or even outside of the 'Winter' and closer periods, and even in those periods, use protective clothing and sunscreen.
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2016-09-29): Hundreds of people took to the streets of Wadi Halfa in Sudan’s Northern State today, to protest a decision to move the Customs post at Argeen to the city of Dongola, about 450 kilometres upstream. Wadi Halfa lies on the banks of Lake Nubia, which runs into Lake Nasser on the Sudan-Egypt border. The customs post at Argeen on the lake’s opposite bank has traditionally been an important source of revenue and employment for the city. Over the past years, roads have been improved on both sides of the border to facilitate crossings.
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-03-18): Railway: The reason for the construction of railways from Wadi-Halfa in the north to the interior of Sudan at the turn of the century was to facilitate the advance of the Anglo-Egyptian army, led by lord Kitchener, and in establishing its supply lines. The railway road to Khartoum was completed before 1930 and it was the first mechanical means of transport introduced in Sudan. After fulfilling its military missions, Sudan railways was turned in to a civil Government Department commuting passengers and freight. The town of Atbara, located at the confluence of the Atbara River and the Nile north Sudan, was made a home base and headquarters of Sudan Railways. Besides passenger transport, railways in Sudan contribute substantially to promoting incoming and outgoing trade via Port Sudan and the river berth of Wadi Halfa, as the cost of freight transport by rail is significantly less than by other methods of transport. [...] - Wadi Halfa Abu hamed Atbara Shendi Khartoum (travel duration 24 hours).
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-05-25): The World Food Programme (WFP) has reached more than half a million people in nine states with food and nutrition support since restarting distributions three weeks ago. WFP is also planning distributions in Central Darfur and Northern State. Yesterday, trucks loaded with food aid arrived in Wadi Halfa, and today in Port Sudan, WFP started providing food to some 4,000 new arrivals.
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-09-01): Since 15 April 2023, violence in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has created a significant surge of people seeking safety in Northern state to attempt to cross into Egypt. Northern state has become one of the largest recipients of IDPs from Khartoum. Refugees and local communities very likely have high humanitarian needs, since over 360,000 people are stranded in Wadi Halfa, Ad Dabbah, Al Burgaig, Al Golid, Delgo, Dongola, and Merowe, and attempting to cross into Egypt. Northern state also lacks the capacity to accommodate the numbers it is receiving. According to the revised 2023 Humanitarian Response Plan, there were 107,000 IDPs and 292,000 people in need of assistance in the state as at 17 May (OCHA 17/05/2023). As the number of IDPs had risen to 362,000 by 9 August, the number of people in need has likely increased as well (IOM 15/08/2023). [...] Heavy rain and flooding aggravate the situation in Northern state. As at 17 August, over 13,500 people across Northern, as well as North Darfur and White Nile states had been affected by floods. The localities affected in Northern state are Ad Dabbah, Al Burgaig, Al Golid, Dongola, Merowe, and Wadi Halfa, with at least 300 houses damaged (OCHA 17/08/2023). According to weather predictions, Northern state will likely receive above-average rainfall since August until October, aggravating the humanitarian needs in the region (FAO 14/08/2023).
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-04-01): Ali, uprooted from his home in Omdurman, Khartoum, today lives in a displacement gathering site in Wadi Halfa, a small town nestled on the banks of Lake Nubia in Northern Sudan – a state currently hosting over 402,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs). [...] "After my uncle was killed, I knew I had to leave. I grabbed what I could and boarded the bus. I went from Omdurman, to Shendi, to Dongola and after days finally made it to Wadi Halfa. It was a long journey, and I was extremely sick," Ali recalls. Arriving in Wadi Halfa, Ali felt a mix of relief and uncertainty: unemployed and grappling with a medical condition, Ali faced challenges in securing employment. Multiple chronic illnesses, coupled with two surgeries have left him unable to lift heavy objects, further complicating his job search. On top of it, the ongoing conflict has deprived him of access to essential health-care services and vital medication.
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2020-10-22): Citation: Eisa MAT, Awad AAM. Determination of some heavy metals content in the body of two popular fish species O.niloticus and L. niloticus, in lake Nubia, Wadi Halfa, Sudan. J Aquac Mar Biol. 2020;9(5):170-175. DOI: 10.15406/jamb.2020.09.00293 [...] Gimai fishing site north Wadi Halfa at the border with Egypt, (N21.842793°, E31.309977°) , average width 10km, its surrounded by rock, no vegetation on either side of the lake rarely sparse vegetation on either side .characterized by weak water current due to its vicinity to the high Dam. [...] Great thanks to fishermen at three fishing sites and Fisheries Administration Officers and Workers at Wadi Halfa Locality, Northern State, Sudan for their logistic support and facilitation throughout the whole period of this study.
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-08-04): New arrivals to Egypt recount an arduous journey. They described difficulties in finding transport, exorbitant fares, and unpredictable checkpoints. At the border crossing, they face long waits, unsanitary conditions, entry restrictions based on age and sex, visa backlogs, and a lack of necessities and services. The situation is particularly dire at the border town of Wadi Halfa—a city in the Northern state of Sudan near the border with Egypt. Thousands of new arrivals are stranded for weeks waiting for Egyptian authorities to issue them visas or for Sudanese authorities to issue them travel documents. [...] Wadi Halfa hosts the Egyptian consulate that issues visas. The other option is Port Sudan, where the United Nations has its hub. Wadi Halfa is struggling to cope with the many people arriving daily to enter Egypt. Travelers report a lack of shelter, bedding, food, water, life-saving medicines, and basic supplies at Wadi Halfa. Although Egyptian officials reportedly increased the number of immigration officers and extended service hours, there is still a severe backlog on visa processing, estimated in the thousands. Frustrated with waiting, some people travel to Port Sudan, which also hosts an Egyptian consulate, and try their luck there.
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Sudan (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Wadi Halfa, Northern State, Sudan MASS is partnering with Dr. Majdi Osman, an infectious diseases physician, to design and build a community health center in Wadi Halfa, Sudan. Situated along the Nile River at the border of Egypt and Sudan, this historically Nubian community faces disparate health outcomes due to decades of conflict in the region and a resulting lack of investment in rural care. In addition to offering basic maternal and pediatric care services, the Nubia Health Center will be a shared community asset that honors Nubian identity, supports gathering, connects to education, and empowers families to be active participants in their health. Through this community-centered approach, the Center will serve as a visible, positive, and trusted place for gathering around community health. [...] Location: Wadi Halfa, Northern State, Sudan
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Egypt (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-10-04): History [edit]Archaeological evidence indicates that settlements have existed in the area since ancient times,[8] and during the Middle Kingdom period, the Egyptian colony of Buhen across the river existed until the Roman period.[9] The modern town of Wadi Halfa was founded in the 19th century, when it became a port on the Nile for steamers from Aswan, such as the Nubia.[10][11] During the Turko-Egyptian conquest of 1820,[12] Wadi Halfa was used as a stopping point for troops headed south. Communications developed in the latter half of the 19th century, with a telegraph line to Egypt connected in 1866 and ill-fated attempts to build a railway to Kerma in 1873[10][verification needed] and 1877.[13] The eventual establishment of the Sudanese rail head at Wadi Halfa—connected via steamer to the Egyptian network via a port just south of Asyut—caused the site to eclipse the former caravan site at Korosko.
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Egypt (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2024-01-21): Wadi Halfa is a small city in the northern part of Sudan by Lake Nubia (the Sudanese section of Lake Nasser). [...] Wadi Halfa is a home of Geology and earth science college with student body of more than 500 students. [...] Wadi Halfa, the only settlement area around the lake after the Nubian exodus in 1964, ...
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Egypt (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-06-27): This is Wadi Halfa, a once quiet town, rich in antiquities from Nubia and a commercial thoroughfare located on Sudan's border with Egypt. [...] The mood at Wadi Halfa oscillates between fervent activity as crowds of people gather, hopeful that they can successfully process their visas at the Egyptian consulate, to scenes of subdued resignation as groups cower in what little shade they can find after facing another rejection. [...] The Al Salam school in Wadi Halfa has become a de facto shelter for dozens of those fleeing the violence, and to the safety of the unknown.
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Egypt (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-05-03): Wadi Halfa is a town on the shores of Lake Nasser in the north of Sudan. It marks the point of entry into Sudan for those coming in from Egypt. It is surrounded by the dunes of the Nubian Desert, the eastern edge of the Sahara, and has a population of around 15,000. Understand [edit]Historically, Wadi Halfa was Nubia's most important trading point, being the gateway between Egypt and Sudan. Today the city's buildings are immaculate, surrounded by the golden dunes of the Nubian Desert. It is the stereotypical border town, small and full of paperwork, hassle, and dirt. [...] Get around [edit]Wadi Halfa is a relatively small town and can be easily explored on foot. Another option is to borrow a donkey, which is the transport of choice for many Wadi Halfans.
Claim: Wadi Halfa is a territory of Egypt (Wadi Halfa, 2024-10-09)
Evidence (2023-09-22): There is little else to do in the border town of Wadi Halfa, where a local support group says upwards of 20,000 displaced people live in limbo, unable to cross the northern frontier into Egypt and escape the five-month war between the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. [...] But in June, Cairo tightened its visa rules to include children, women and older men, which has slowed the flow of refugees across the border and kept many stuck in Wadi Halfa. [...] In August, the UN refugee agency reported that hundreds of commercial trucks carrying food and hygiene products were stuck at the border waiting to cross into Sudan, causing "the delay of essential goods reaching Wadi Halfa" and other parts of Sudan.