Shaken, scratched and left with just the clothes he is wearing, Ezzeldin Hassan Musa describes the brutality of Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the wake of the paramilitary group taking control of el-Fasher city in the Darfur region. He says its fighters tortured and murdered men trying to flee.
Now in the town of Tawila, lying exhausted on a mat under a gazebo, Ezzeldin is one of several thousand people who have made it to relative safety after escaping what the UN has described as horrific violence. On Wednesday, RSF leader Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo admitted to violations in el-Fasher and promised investigations. A senior UN official later confirmed the RSF had arrested some suspects.
Tawila, located about 80 kilometers from el-Fasher, has become a refuge for those fleeing the violence. We left el-Fasher four days ago. The suffering we encountered on the way was unimaginable, Ezzeldin recalls. We were divided into groups and beaten. The scenes were extremely brutal. We saw people murdered in front of us.
These desperate tales echo through Tawila as thousands, particularly women and children, arrive seeking safety. Each survivor carries the weight of trauma, with stories revealing theft, starvation, and brutal violence inflicted by RSF fighters during their escape. Ahmed Ismail Ibrahim, another survivor, recounts how four of his companions were killed before he and two others managed to flee.
Yusra Ibrahim Mohamed, who fled after her husband's death, shares her grief and fear of further violence. Medical staff from Médecins Sans Frontières report that many of the new arrivals are suffering from severe malnutrition and injuries, highlighting an urgent need for healthcare and aid.
As the humanitarian crisis worsens, survivors like Ezzeldin call for safe passage and support for those still trapped in conflict zones. Their stories amplify the urgent need for international attention and intervention in Sudan's escalating violence.
Now in the town of Tawila, lying exhausted on a mat under a gazebo, Ezzeldin is one of several thousand people who have made it to relative safety after escaping what the UN has described as horrific violence. On Wednesday, RSF leader Gen Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo admitted to violations in el-Fasher and promised investigations. A senior UN official later confirmed the RSF had arrested some suspects.
Tawila, located about 80 kilometers from el-Fasher, has become a refuge for those fleeing the violence. We left el-Fasher four days ago. The suffering we encountered on the way was unimaginable, Ezzeldin recalls. We were divided into groups and beaten. The scenes were extremely brutal. We saw people murdered in front of us.
These desperate tales echo through Tawila as thousands, particularly women and children, arrive seeking safety. Each survivor carries the weight of trauma, with stories revealing theft, starvation, and brutal violence inflicted by RSF fighters during their escape. Ahmed Ismail Ibrahim, another survivor, recounts how four of his companions were killed before he and two others managed to flee.
Yusra Ibrahim Mohamed, who fled after her husband's death, shares her grief and fear of further violence. Medical staff from Médecins Sans Frontières report that many of the new arrivals are suffering from severe malnutrition and injuries, highlighting an urgent need for healthcare and aid.
As the humanitarian crisis worsens, survivors like Ezzeldin call for safe passage and support for those still trapped in conflict zones. Their stories amplify the urgent need for international attention and intervention in Sudan's escalating violence.
