Today in Focus One man’s story inside the siege of El Fasher, Sudan
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Nov 7, 2025 
Kaamil Ahmed, a reporter for The Guardian, shares the harrowing story of Mohamed Duda, a spokesperson for the Zamzam camp, who became a target during the RSF's attack. They discuss life under siege in El Fashir, detailing the horrors of bombardment and starvation. Alan Boswell from the International Crisis Group then dives into the broader implications of El Fashir's fall, examining regional politics and foreign involvement. The podcast highlights Mohamed's legacy as a fearless advocate for his community and the devastating human cost of conflict.
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Spokesperson Who Lived The Crisis
- Mohamed was the spokesperson for Zamzam camp and actively delivered food, water and burials for his community.
- He used phone and media interviews to make the camp's suffering visible while also doing frontline humanitarian work.
Attack On Zamzam And Flight To El Fasher
- RSF attacked Zamzam in April and killed around 1,500 civilians over a few days, according to The Guardian investigation.
- Mohamed was shot during the assault, hidden and then carried overnight to El Fasher for relative safety.
City Transformed Into A Besieged Prison
- El Fasher became a besieged refuge around a Sudanese army base but was enclosed by an earthen berm and supply blockade.
- The city transformed from an education and rights hub into a prison-like zone under tight RSF control.