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Gineina, West Darfur -- 10:45pm

"Now that telecom is back, let's talk about the reality of what's happening:" -- A THREAD 🧵

#KeepEyesOnSudan
"On April 24, the city rose to the sounds of gunfire and blazing fires coming from the west and south.

The fires spread and the gunfire approached until it had taken over the entire city."

#KeepEyesOnSudan
Parties in the conflict:

"The city was attacked by a militia on horseback, motorcycles and cars; they are associated w/RSF & come from Chad, Niger & surrounding areas.

The militia opened fire on the city; they were attacked by SAF & armed resistance groups"

#KeepEyesOnSudan
"The battle moved into the neighborhoods, and it became a cat & mouse game between all fighting parties, differentiated only by their tribe.

Looting & arson continued that whole first day."

#KeepEyesOnSudan
"The next day (April 25), it started all over again, only more intense. The fighting spread to the entire city, concentrated in the souq (market).

By the end of the day, the souq was completely looted, and what's left of it burned to the ground."

#KeepEyesOnSudan
"Gineina became completely devoid of basic foodstuffs. Devastation spread to Gineina Hospital, where the safe was looted, blood bank destroyed as well as all medical equipment.

Doctors' quarters destroyed; Ministry of Health was raided & all vehicles stolen."

#KeepEyesOnSudan
"The local govt offices were looted & destroyed, as well as the police HQ, and Ministry of Finance.

At least 50 people have been killed - including my uncle.

The power has been out since the first day of fighting."

#KeepEyesOnSudan

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Apr 26
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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.

#KeepEyesOnSudan
And it's not Ethiopian and Eritrean refugees and residents, because no one has even *mentioned* them since the beginning of this conflict.

Among the most vulnerable groups, traumatized and displaced by war twice-over. But it is as if they don't even exist.

#KeepEyesOnSudan
And it's not #Syrian refugees & residents, either.

In my friend's neighborhood is a Syrian bakery that has not closed since the beginning of this crisis.

One of the staff told him "None of us have stopped working. We've been through this before. We've been through worse."
Read 5 tweets
Apr 26
🧵 News from outside Khartoum [Apr 26]

🧵اخبار من خارج الخرطوم [٢٦ ابريل]

#Sudan_Updates
#Sudan
#KeepEyesOnSudan
#أحداث_السودان
Aftermath of the last 2 days of violence in Gineina, West Darfur.

#KeepEyesOnSudan
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.

#KeepEyesOnSudan
Read 12 tweets
Apr 26
Today's quick & dirty update [April 25]

- 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.

See @BeamReports' interactive map: tinyurl.com/4atvhtv7

#KeepEyesOnSudan
- In a disturbing development, police in Gineina reportedly opened their armory & encouraged civilians to take up arms.

- Involving civilians threatens to take the conflict from 2 warring military factions to something more widespread.



#KeepEyesOnSudan
- Violence was not only confined to Gineina; in Khartoum, heavy shelling & airstrikes continued.

- Doctors in Omdurman report dire circumstances; reusing PPEs & surgical kits.

- Many facilities still out of commission as healthcare system buckles under the weight of conflict.
Read 6 tweets
Apr 25
Yes! I'll list some vetted and *crucial* fundraisers in a 🧵below:

#KeepEyesOnSudan
#أحداث_السودان
1. @mazinb_'s fund, which is going towards addressing the *immediate* needs of people on the ground.

VERY transparent, with daily expenditure reports.

#KeepEyesOnSudan
#أحداث_السودان

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)

#KeepEyesOnSudan #أحداث_السودان
sapa-usa.org/sudan-war-cris…
Read 4 tweets
Apr 25
🧵 News from outside Khartoum [Apr 25]

🧵اخبار من خارج الخرطوم [٢٥ ابريل]

#Sudan_Updates
#Sudan
#KeepEyesOnSudan
#أحداث_السودان
Poor conditions in Nyala’s Kober Prison have led prisoners to riot and escape.

#KeepEyesOnSudan
Violence ignited with yesterday’s clash between SAF & RSF continues to ravage Gineina, West Darfur.

#KeepEyesOnSudan
Read 8 tweets
Apr 25
Today's quick & dirty update [April 24]:

- Clashes broke out b/w SAF & RSF in Gineina, West Darfur today, prompted by what can only be described as a misunderstanding.

See @BeamReports interactive map: tinyurl.com/4atvhtv7

#KeepEyesOnSudan
- 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.

#KeepEyesOnMe
- Air strikes were carried out on different areas of the tri-city capital, including a residential neighborhood in Alkalakla.

- 6 were killed in the bombing, and 1 was left critically injured.

#KeepEyesOnMe
Read 7 tweets

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