Posted on 23 February 2024
As conflict ravages Sudan, one Sudanese journalist shares a harrowing personal account of the horrors unfolding in her homeland, revealing the anguish of being unable to report on the atrocities she witnesses firsthand. During chaos and violence, the journalist struggles with fear for her own safety and the need to expose the suffering of her people. Faced with restrictions on press freedom and the constant threat of reprisal from authorities, she finds herself silenced, trapped in a suffocating cycle of censorship and censorship. Her moving story highlights the big challenges journalists face in war zones, where seeking the truth is dangerous and often met with hostility. Despite the obstacles, her testimony serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to defend press freedom and ensure that voices like hers are not silenced in the face of oppression and violence.
Key facts and figures of the Sudan conflict: Since war erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) ten months ago, Sudan is facing as one of the world's most rapidly unfolding crises. Over 25 million people, including 14 million children, require urgent humanitarian aid. With more than 8 million people, roughly 15% of Sudan's population, displaced since the conflict's onset, the nation now faces the largest displacement crisis globally. Internally, over 6.2 million individuals are displaced, while 1.8 million have fled across borders. In response, the UN and its partners aim to provide assistance to 14.7 million people throughout 2024 to address the severe humanitarian situation.