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Emi Mahmoud, poet: Has the world abandoned Sudan?

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Apr 29, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Zamzam Camp's Devastating Destruction

  • Zamzam was the largest IDP camp in Sudan, destroyed recently by the RSF leading to mass displacement.
  • Hundreds of thousands had to flee again, with many families displaced multiple times over 20 years.
ANECDOTE

Family Tragedy in Kidnappings

  • 58 women and girls from Emi Mahmoud's extended family were kidnapped by the RSF during the Zamzam camp attack.
  • The youngest victims were as young as 14 years old, with ongoing efforts to track their whereabouts.
INSIGHT

Civilian Resilience and Cultural Strength

  • Civilian networks in Darfur actively build infrastructure like schools and clinics to sustain communities.
  • Indigenous culture of communal living enables displaced people to survive and maintain hope amid war.
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