Khartoum, Sudan – (African Boulevard News) – The ongoing war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has caused many Sudanese citizens to flee their homes and seek shelter in crowded camps. Among these displaced persons is Muna Abdelhadi, a mother of four who is currently staying in a shelter in the Red Sea city of Port Sudan.
“We need help,” pleads Abdelhadi, citing the poor living conditions at the shelter. She describes the inadequate supply of clean water, food, and medical care, which has caused many people to contract diseases such as diarrhea and malaria. “We are living in a nightmare,” she adds.
Abdelhadi’s story is representative of the plight of many displaced Sudanese who have been forced to flee their homes due to the war. With limited resources and no clear end in sight, these individuals are struggling to survive in makeshift shelters that lack basic amenities.
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), over 1 million Sudanese citizens have been displaced since the start of the war. Many of them are living in overcrowded camps that are ill-equipped to handle the influx of people. The UNHCR estimates that over 200,000 people are currently displaced in the Red Sea state alone.
Despite efforts by aid organizations to provide support to these camps, resources remain limited. The UNHCR has appealed to the international community for additional funding to address the crisis, but donations have been slow to come in. “We need urgent support to meet the basic needs of these people,” says Firas Al-Khateeb, the UNHCR representative in Sudan.
The situation in Sudan is further complicated by political instability and economic hardship. The country has been in a state of turmoil since the ousting of former President Omar al-Bashir in 2019, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated existing challenges.
As the war continues, Abdelhadi and others like her remain trapped in a cycle of despair. “We just want to go back to our homes and live in peace,” she says. “But for now, we need help to survive.”
In conclusion, the ongoing war in Sudan has caused a humanitarian crisis that is affecting millions of people. Displaced citizens like Muna Abdelhadi are struggling to survive in overcrowded camps that lack basic amenities. The international community must step up its efforts to provide support and funding to address this crisis and help those in need.
