Abdulqadir Abdullah Ali, a 62-year-old man suffering from diabetes and nerve damage, vividly recalls the chaos as Rapid Support Forces (RSF) launched a violent assault on el-Fasher. Amidst gunfire and explosions, families scattered in sheer terror—echoing the sentiments of many who fled the city during this dark chapter in Sudan's civil war. Survivors like Ali and Mohammed Abbaker Adam recount fleeing in panic, witnessing horrific scenes as RSF fighters shot indiscriminately at civilians; some were even run over by cars.
The RSF has been clashing with the regular army since the onset of conflict in April 2023, further complicating the lives of those trapped in the violence. Those escaping faced harrowing conditions, enduring loss and separation from loved ones. In camps like the one set up in al-Dabbah, many are left with nothing, grappling with the trauma of their experiences.
Reports of sexual violence and atrocities have surfaced, drawing attention from international communities. The challenge remains daunting for survivors eager for safety yet burdened by fear and uncertainty about their futures. As news of proposed U.S. involvement in brokering peace arises, hope seems distant for those already scarred by this relentless conflict.
The RSF has been clashing with the regular army since the onset of conflict in April 2023, further complicating the lives of those trapped in the violence. Those escaping faced harrowing conditions, enduring loss and separation from loved ones. In camps like the one set up in al-Dabbah, many are left with nothing, grappling with the trauma of their experiences.
Reports of sexual violence and atrocities have surfaced, drawing attention from international communities. The challenge remains daunting for survivors eager for safety yet burdened by fear and uncertainty about their futures. As news of proposed U.S. involvement in brokering peace arises, hope seems distant for those already scarred by this relentless conflict.
