World · Africa · 5 hrs ago
Sudan war leaves millions displaced and families uncertain
War in Sudan has displaced more than 11 million people, sending them to safer parts of the country and neighbouring states.
The conflict pits the Sudanese army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, against the Rapid Support Forces, led by Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, amid shifting alliances among many armed groups.
Mohannad Abou Shoak, a Sudanese doctor living in Switzerland, keeps in touch with relatives in Sudan, but worries he may not see them again.
His uncle returned from Egypt because he could not find work there and his children could not attend school, then had to shelter from drone strikes in Khartoum.
Many people who flee remain unsafe, as shifting front lines force repeated moves and families can go days without food or clean water.
Displaced people in camps may get basic medical care and schooling, but face shortages and long waits for water; women and children also face abuse and violence.
The war has also damaged infrastructure and made food extremely expensive, including in northern Sudan, where Abou Shoak's aunt lives.
The conflict is driven by struggles for power and resources, including gold, and the account gives no indication of when it may end.
More than 11 million people have fled the war in Sudan to safer parts of the country or neighboring states.
Many displaced people remain unsafe and face repeated flight, hunger, lack of clean water and difficult living conditions.
Sudanese refugee Mohannad Abou Shoak, who lives in Switzerland, stays in contact with relatives in Sudan and worries he may never see them again.
His relatives report drone attacks near Khartoum, disrupted infrastructure and extremely expensive food.
The war involves army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and militia leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, as well as many other armed groups.
- Who
- More than 11 million people displaced by the war, including Abou Shoak’s relatives.
- What
- The war has forced millions to flee and left families facing insecurity and hardship.
- When
- The war has lasted three and a half years, according to the article.
- Where
- Sudan and neighboring countries, including Chad and South Sudan.
- Why
- The conflict is over access to power and resources, according to Sudan expert Roman Deckert.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Abou Shoak’s family fled Sudan after a coup made it dangerous for his journalist father.
Abou Shoak fled Sudan with his family.
War has been raging in Sudan, according to the article.
- Displaced people
- More than 11 million
- Abou Shoak’s home
- Switzerland
- Conflict duration
- Three and a half years
- Armed groups
- Up to 160 militias, according to Roman Deckert
- Neighboring destinations
- Chad and South Sudan
What people are saying
It feels very powerless.
As soon as the front line shifts, they have to flee again. They are further and further on the run, without a stable home, a bed or a roof over their heads.
It is about access to power and resources.