‘No One Is Covering It’: Survivors Decry Global Silence on Sudan’s War
In a detailed report by Owen Holdaway for The Media Line, Sudan’s army has recaptured the presidential palace in Khartoum, marking a symbolic gain in the country’s brutal civil war. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) now claim control over much of the capital and large areas of Omdurman. Yet the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), accused of widespread atrocities, still hold parts of Darfur and remain active in some parts of Khartoum.
Eyewitnesses who fled describe horrific scenes, including reports of entire families found murdered and dumped in septic tanks. One survivor, Raga Ahmed, said her home was ransacked by RSF fighters and echoed the sentiment of many in the Sudanese diaspora: the conflict has been largely ignored by global media, despite its scale.
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Since April 2023, Sudan has been locked in a power struggle between SAF leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti. Attempts at a civilian transition collapsed, and international ceasefire efforts have failed. Over 8.8 million Sudanese are now internally displaced, and another 3.5 million have fled as refugees.
Foreign involvement continues to inflame the war. The UAE has reportedly armed the RSF, while Egypt, Turkey, and Russia are said to be backing the SAF through Port Sudan. Experts warn the battle for air dominance—including recent drone attacks on Khartoum—could further shift the war’s dynamics.
Holdaway’s report gives rare, firsthand insight into a devastating and underreported conflict. As the situation remains volatile, he urges readers to recognize the magnitude of Sudan’s crisis. Read his full piece for deeper coverage of what’s unfolding in Khartoum and beyond.
