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Sudan Media Forum<\/a>*: Joint Editorial Room<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prepared and edited by Al Taghyeer Newspaper<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the morning of 15 April 2023, Maram and her family woke to sounds they had never heard before in their Omdurman home. Heavy artillery and warplanes shattered the quiet, marking the beginning of a nightmare that would upend their lives.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“As the fighting intensified, we lived in fear,” Maram, a graduate of the Faculty of Arts at Nileen University. “We spent weeks at home before realising we had to leave to ensure our safety.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The war, which erupted suddenly across Sudan, left hundreds dead, thousands injured, and many families displaced. In Omdurman<\/a>, where Maram was born and raised, she and her family endured terrifying days as the conflict expanded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I woke up to the sound of heavy weapons and warplanes. It was the start of a nightmare I never expected to last this long,” Maram said. After a month of escalating violence, she decided to flee with her family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Displaced<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maram initially relocated to White Nile state<\/a>, navigating the pain of exile and the sorrow of leaving her homeland. However, as conditions worsened, she decided to seek refuge abroad, despite the enormous challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“After family discussions, I received support from a humanitarian organisation that assists human rights defenders,” she explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eventually, Maram reached Juba, South Sudan<\/a>, with the help of a friend. However, life in Juba proved costly, pushing her to continue her journey to Uganda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Life in Uganda\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Describing her move to Uganda<\/a> as a \u201cgamble,\u201d Maram crossed the border without official documents, leaving everything behind in Omdurman. Once in Uganda, she faced new challenges but was determined to build a better life.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, she started a small caf\u00e9, creating a meeting place for Sudanese refugees. “It became a space where we could share stories, express our sorrows<\/a>, and find small moments of joy amidst the struggles,” Maram said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The caf\u00e9 provided a modest income for her and her family, but life remained tough. “Every morning, I wake up with worries about the future and constant anxiety for my family back home in Sudan,” she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Dreams of returning\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the hardships, Maram continues to dream of returning to Sudan. “I sometimes find myself imagining a day when we can go back, even though I know it\u2019s dangerous,” she said. “I often ask myself: will we ever return to the life we lost?”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reflecting on the early days of the war, she recalled crying over the losses of friends and neighbours. “At some point, I became numb to the pain,” she admitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, Maram lives on hope. “I dream of peace and the day I can walk the streets of Omdurman again, reclaiming my cherished memories,” she concluded. Her life in exile, she said, symbolises resilience and readiness for a day when return becomes possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This report was prepared in partnership with the Sudan Media Forum\u2019s member organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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*The Sudan Media Forum<\/a> is a coalition of independent media outlets and organisations including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Dabanga \u2013 Radio \/ TV \/ Online<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Sudanese Journalists Syndicate<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Sudan Tribune<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Al-Tayar newspaper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Aljreeda Newspaper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Sudan-Bukra Media Org<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Altaghyeer newspaper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Ayin Network<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Alrakoba.net<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Sudanile.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Journalists for Human Rights \u2013 JHR \u2013 Sudan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Female Journalists Network-Sudan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 The Democrat Newspaper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Hala Radio \u2013 96 FM<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Radio (PRO FM) 106.6<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Medameek newspaper<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Darfur 24<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Al-Ayam Center for Cultural Studies and Development<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Teeba Press<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Alalg Center for Press Service<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Sudanese Center for Research, Training, and Development Services<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Article Center for Training and Media Production<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 mashaweer-news.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Sudans Reporters<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Televzyon Platform<\/p>\n