The article to be presented today focuses on recent news in Sudan. For six months, a fratricidal war has raged between the head of the army, General al-Burhan, and the commander of the paramilitaries, the Rapid Support Forces, General Hamdane Daglo known as Hemedti. This situation has created a major humanitarian crisis, with more than five million displaced and 25 million people in need of emergency humanitarian assistance, according to the UN.
Life in the capital, Khartoum, has become extremely difficult for residents who have chosen to stay. In the Bahri district, under the control of Hemedti’s paramilitaries, the constant presence of soldiers and the looting of stores created a climate of fear. Rammah, a 31-year-old young man, is forced to live holed up in his home, without water or electricity. He only goes out to look for food, avoiding detection by RSF soldiers. The situation has become unbearable for him, and if there is no improvement by December, he plans to leave.
On the other side of the Nile, in Omdurman, fighting between the army and paramilitaries is incessant. Amin, a resident of the neighborhood, recounts the daily terror experienced by residents: bombings, rocket fire and violence perpetrated by the RSF. Women are particularly vulnerable, victims of sexual violence committed by soldiers. Amin, who has two sisters and a mother, lives in constant fear for their safety. Unfortunately, the family cannot afford to leave, and they remain cloistered at home, waiting for the situation to improve or for the violence to end up affecting them.
This poignant testimony highlights the distress of the inhabitants of Khartoum, trapped between two armed forces in conflict. Living conditions have become untenable, with violence, looting and a permanent climate of fear. The population is forced to deal with unmet basic needs, and many cannot afford to leave to escape this situation. It is essential that the international community becomes aware of this humanitarian crisis and provides emergency assistance to those affected.
In conclusion, the fratricidal war in Sudan has created a major humanitarian crisis in Khartoum, with millions displaced and millions of people in need of assistance. Life has become hell for the residents left behind, faced with violence, looting and constant fear. There is an urgent need for action to end this situation and provide humanitarian aid to the most vulnerable.