Losing a baby, rescuing a child and dodging air strikes in Sudan's civil war
Summary
A 19-year-old woman named Alawia miscarried while escaping the war in Sudan's Darfur region. During her journey, she rescued a baby whose mother had died. Sudan's ongoing civil war has forced millions to flee, with intense fighting and airstrikes, particularly in the city of el-Fasher.Key Facts
- Alawia Babiker Ahmed, a 19-year-old, miscarried while escaping from el-Fasher to Tawila in Darfur, Sudan.
- During her escape, she rescued a baby whose mother had died by the roadside.
- Sudan's civil war started in April 2023 between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
- More than 12 million people have been forced to leave their homes due to the conflict.
- The RSF controls much of Darfur, except for el-Fasher, where the army and allies hold power.
- Intense bombardment has targeted el-Fasher as RSF attempts to seize the city.
- A man named Marwan Mohamed Adam was assaulted and robbed by RSF-allied gangs but escaped by lying about his city of origin.
- Severe malnutrition, especially among children, is common among those arriving in Tawila due to the ongoing crisis.
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