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Displaced Sudanese women caught up in war suffer wretched Ramadan

Displaced Sudanese women caught up in war suffer wretched Ramadan

Summary

Displaced women from North Darfur, Sudan, who fled to a camp in Al-Gedaref state to escape war face severe hardship. They lack basic necessities like food, cooking utensils, and medical care during Ramadan, a time traditionally meant for community and shared meals.

Key Facts

  • Women fled over 1,600 km from war-torn areas in North Darfur to Al-Gedaref.
  • They live in a refugee camp lacking food and basic items like pots and jugs.
  • Ramadan has become a time of hunger instead of shared meals for these women.
  • Food aid is inadequate, often only enough for a large family to share a single meal.
  • The camp lacks medical care, and many suffer from illnesses without access to treatment.
  • Sanitary conditions are deteriorating, with reports of diseases and unclean facilities.
  • Residents perform menial jobs in the city to afford necessities like food.

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