State of the World from NPR In the Country with the World's Worst Displacement Crisis: Sudan (Encore)
Jan 2, 2025
Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR's correspondent, shares firsthand insights from Sudan, where violence has uprooted 12 million people. He vividly describes the human toll, focusing on the devastation in Amdurman as residents confront chaos and destruction. Amidst the despair, the resilience of the Sudanese shines through, with inspiring tales of individuals rebuilding their lives and community kitchens emerging to support those affected. Akinwotu captures both the heartbreak and hope in a country grappling with one of the world's worst displacement crises.
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Destruction of a Mosque
- The Sheikh Garibala Mosque, a historic landmark, has been severely damaged by fighting.
- RSF fighters used the mosque as a base, killing worshippers and looting valuables.
Starting Over at 65
- Mohamed Kerr, a returning resident, found his century-old family home and attached supermarket looted and destroyed.
- The RSF stole his savings, appliances, and even his clothes, forcing him to start over at age 65.
Rebuilding Brick by Brick
- Khomeini Abdurrahman and his nephew are rebuilding their home brick by brick after returning to find it in ruins.
- Despite the ongoing danger, they decided to return after being refugees in their own country.