El-Geneina’s struggle: Life amid Sudan war and humanitarian challenges
Summary
El-Geneina in Sudan is experiencing severe hardship due to ongoing fighting between two armed groups, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). Many people have been displaced from their homes and are now living in makeshift shelters with little access to food, medical care, or support.Key Facts
- The RSF controls El-Geneina, the capital of West Darfur, while the SAF controls Khartoum, Sudan’s capital.
- Fighting between the RSF and SAF has been ongoing since April 2023, causing widespread destruction and displacement.
- The UN has reported extreme violence in El-Geneina, including attacks targeting the Masalit tribe, calling it possible crimes against humanity.
- More than 50,000 people have reportedly died in this conflict.
- Many displaced people, like Zainab and her children, live in university buildings or small huts with limited help and resources.
- Injuries from the fighting remain untreated because medical care is too expensive for most displaced families.
- Some residents, despite losing homes and jobs, choose to stay because they believe displacement causes even more suffering.
- Humanitarian aid is limited and not consistently available to those affected in El-Geneina.
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