As NGOs airlift their international staff out of Sudan, local employees are left to fend for themselves.
This photo was sent by a Sudanese employee of @warchild — left behind and currently caught in the crossfire of escalating violence in Gineina, West Darfur.
TW ⚠️ video shows citizens in Gineina, West Darfur taking cover as clashes rage on in the city. Sounds of heavy gunfire, and plumes of smoke indicate explosion.
Violence b/w SAF & RSF erupted yesterday, and situation in the city has escalated rapidly.
As we continue to discuss stories of "heroic rescue" of foreign nationals, I think this is a perfect time to examine the Q? of *who* gets to be a 'foreign national' worthy of rescue.
We've already established citizens of Sudanese origin = not it.
Insecurity and a nationwide healthcare crisis means that the city of AlGineina has not been able to take stock of the human toll of the last 2 days of violence.
- Things continue to escalate in Gineina, W. Darfur, as clashes between the RSF & SAF intensify despite the 72-hour nationwide ceasefire brokered by the US/KSA.
2. SAPA -- The Sudanese American Physicians Association
Registered org w/ strong track record of diligent work on the ground. Addressing all things healthcare (Sudan had a health crisis even before this new development)
- Armed militia entered the city & were spotted by SAF, which moved in to intercept; RSF reportedly assumed their advancement an attack, and opened fire.
- It is unclear whether the clash has caused any civilian casualties, but displacement was reported.