Two friends, one war and the RSF’s reign of terror in Khartoum
Summary
Two childhood friends from Khartoum North, Sudan, were detained and mistreated by the paramilitary group, Rapid Support Forces (RSF), during the ongoing civil war. Both men faced harsh conditions and torture, highlighting the severe impact of the conflict on local civilians.Key Facts
- Khalid al-Sadiq, a family doctor, and his friend, a musician, were arrested by RSF in 2023.
- Al-Sadiq was tortured during interrogations and his captors demanded money for his release.
- He was detained in overcrowded conditions, including in a small, poorly ventilated toilet.
- His friend, the musician, was arrested due to a distant family connection to former President Omar al-Bashir.
- The musician was beaten with a traditional whip while being held at a military camp.
- Al-Sadiq's experience included physical injury from gunfire, which caused heavy bleeding.
- Both men were part of a broader campaign of arbitrary arrests in their neighborhood of Shambat al-Aradi.
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