Trapped in Silence: The Harrowing Three-Year Chronicle of Sudan's Civil War

Wed Apr 15 2026 05:12:11 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

As communication returns, a Sudanese journalist recounts the horrors of the ongoing conflict that has left countless lives shattered and a nation in despair.

Sudanese journalist Mohamed Suleiman's return to communication reveals a torrent of tragic messages accumulated during three years of civil war, which has decimated communities and created a humanitarian crisis. Trapped in el-Fasher, he describes the harrowing experiences of systematic violence, starvation, and the profound psychological toll that silence takes on those caught in conflict. As he recounts his journey to safety in Port Sudan, Suleiman emphasizes the urgent need for international acknowledgment and action, lamenting the failures of both local and global powers in addressing the devastation in Sudan.

Sudanese journalist Mohamed Suleiman cries upon reconnecting with the outside world via his phone in Port Sudan after a harrowing journey through the civil war.

Three years of silence during the brutal conflict have left him inundated with messages of loss and despair. Having witnessed systematic killings and bombings in el-Fasher under siege from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), his stories echo the suffering of countless civilians faced with famine and violence.

Suleiman describes the 'suffocating feeling' of being cut off from communication as the RSF imposed an 18-month siege, leading to an environment where basic necessities were nonexistent. As he recounts the horrors he witnessed, including children left to die in the streets, he paints a vivid picture of the civil war's grim reality.

The conflict, stemming from a power struggle between the army and RSF, is characterized by severe humanitarian crises, displacements, and mass civilian casualties. Suleiman's plea for global awareness highlights the urgent need for humanitarian aid and peace initiatives as diplomatic efforts have largely failed.

Despite the desolation, Suleiman's resolve to recount these tragedies aims to ensure that future generations understand the truth, fostering hope that they will live with dignity in their homeland.