ALL THAT WE HAD IS GONE – summary
The present article published on the Guardian website on 18 July 2023 by Nesrine Malik discusses
the suddenly eruption of the war in Khartoum and explores the consequences emerged from
fleeing
As the author notes, although the city was accustomed to episodes of civil unrest and tension, a
surprised reaction among both citizens and foreign diplomats has been caused by the
abovementioned war outbreak. Furthermore, anyone who wanted to escape have been
surrounded by both ground and airborne law enforcement forces. In particular, RSF troops
engaged in occupying every neighbourhood in the capital of Sudan and ravaging citizens. As a
result, while at first the RSF seemed unruly, later it seeked to have proved quite industrious.
As the author points out, while Kharthoum has always been a peaceful and frequently prosperous
city in contrast to more remote and backward places, on the other hand according to several
citizens, it would have highly likely remained an inhospitable and desperate place. Moreover,
although over the years, several conflicts have taken place in Sudan, this was the first time that the
capital had been victimized. Nevertheless, infrastructure, houses and monuments have been
destroyed.
As the author highlights, RSF troops raided citizens' homes and looted them with such violence
that it seeked to be inhumane. As a result, people have been left homeless, therefore seeking
shelter or fleeing were the only things to do. Furthermore, due to unsafe routes and visa
restrictions, Malik's family has taken refuge in another village in Sudan. Nevertheless, they do not
stop seeking new solutions to definitely escape Sudan.
The author comes to the conclusion that while the people of Khartoum had suffered for 30 years
under Bashir's highly repressive regime, they now appear to have recovered. Similarly, it is very
highly likely that the initiative to start the war has been due to the unequal distribution of wealth
among people. As a result, taking up the arms has been deemed by the Rapid Support Forces the
more appropriate way to achieve social justice and a fairer country.
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