Sudan government discusses spending cuts and cost-of-living measures
As Sudan’s government considered an urgent austerity plan, it said eight discounted-sale outlets had been established in Khartoum and a discounted bread project was planned.
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A Sudanese government statement dated October 12 says Prime Minister Kamil Idris and cabinet members discussed an urgent plan to reduce public spending and measures to ease living pressures. It places the meeting after the Strategic Hope Forum, which it says ended Sunday, while the statement itself was published October 12.
The trade undersecretary said eight discounted-sale outlets had been established in Khartoum State and a discounted bread project was being prepared for Khartoum and several other states. The source gives no discount amount, new bread price or final austerity decision; it does not describe the planned measures as completed.
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Reported cost-of-living measures in Sudan
Discount outlets, a bread project and austerity talks in a government statement dated October 12.
| Eight discounted-sale outlets in Khartoum State | Established; the statement gives no discount value. |
| Discounted-bread project for Khartoum and some other states | Planned soon; price and launch date are not stated. |
| Urgent government austerity plan | Under discussion; final measures are not stated. |
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Established outlets, a planned bread project and an austerity plan under discussion are kept distinct. The source gives no price or discount amount.
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