Tag: Sudan
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Sudan conflict: Who is RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan ‘Hemedti’ Dagolo?
Who is Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo, known as Hemedti? Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo, widely known by his nickname Hemedti, is a central figure in Sudan’s modern armed conflicts. A longtime commander, he leads the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group that emerged from the Janjaweed militias that operated in Darfur in the early 2000s. Over…
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Hemedti Dagolo: RSF Leader in Sudan’s Crisis Timeline
Introduction: Who is Hemedti? Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo, widely known as Hemedti, is a central figure in Sudan’s modern conflict landscape. As the commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), he has shaped the trajectory of clashes, alliances, and power dynamics in Sudan and across the region. Hemedti’s rise from a local militia leader to the…
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RSF Rampage in El Fasher: Grim Foretelling in Sudan
Context: A Crisis Long in the Making The bloodshed in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, did not emerge from a vacuum. Since the 2023 collapse of Sudan’s transitional arrangements, the country has endured a rapid closure of civic space, fragmented security, and competing militias that have redefined civilian safety. The Rapid Support Forces…
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A Sudanese Massacre Foretold: The Grim Familiarity of the RSF’s Rampage Through El Fasher
Overview: A Crisis Repeating Itself The assault on El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, has shocked international observers and local residents alike. Reports describe a deadly sequence in which a hospital becomes a crime scene, allowing no one to escape danger. The violence echoes past trauma in Darfur, raising urgent questions about accountability, protection…
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A Sudanese Massacre Foretold: The RSF’s Rampage Through El Fasher
Overview: A City in the Grip of a Grim Rampage The conflict in Sudan has repeatedly shown its most brutal face, but the events in El Fasher—where hospitals became scenes of massacre and civilians struggled to flee—stand out as a chilling reminder of war’s indiscriminate cruelty. The RSF’s advance through the town has left a…
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After the Fall of El Fasher: Chaos and Brutality Unfold as Civilians Suffer
Overview: A City in Turmoil After the Fall The northern Sudanese city of El Fasher has descended into chaos in the hours following its capture by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Residents describe a sudden collapse of security, with gunfire in the streets, looting after dark, and a breakdown of basic services that once kept…
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Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Antibiotic Use for Childhood URTIs in Khartoum, Sudan
Introduction: The Challenge of URTIs and Antibiotic Use in Sudan Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are among the most common reasons for antibiotic prescriptions in children. In Sudan, where antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is rising, understanding parental knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) is essential. This study, conducted in two major Khartoum teaching hospitals, sheds light on…
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Parental Knowledge and Practices Toward Antibiotic Use for Childhood URTIs in Khartoum, Sudan
Introduction Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are among the most common reasons for antibiotic prescriptions in children. In Khartoum, Sudan, understanding how parents perceive, decide, and act on antibiotic use for their children’s URTIs is essential for antimicrobial stewardship and reducing resistance. This cross-sectional hospital-based study explored parental knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) at two…
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Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Toward Antibiotic Use for Childhood Upper Respiratory Tract Infections in Khartoum, Sudan
Overview Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are among the most common pediatric infections worldwide and a frequent trigger for antibiotic prescriptions. In Khartoum, Sudan, a hospital-based study explored how parents understand, think about, and actually use antibiotics for their children’s URTIs. The findings shed light on knowledge gaps, attitudes toward treatment, and real-world practices that…
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RSF Seizes el-Fasher: Turning Point in Sudan’s Darfur Conflict
Sudan’s Darfur Crisis Deepens as el-Fasher Falls to RSF The capture of el-Fasher, the last army-held stronghold in western Darfur, marks a significant escalation in Sudan’s long-running civil war. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) declared control of the city, a development confirmed by Sudan’s military chief, Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, who said the withdrawal followed…