Today in Focus One man’s story inside the siege of El Fasher, Sudan
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Nov 7, 2025 
Kaamil Ahmed, a reporter for The Guardian, shares the harrowing story of Mohamed Duda, a spokesperson for the Zamzam camp, who became a target during the RSF's attack. They discuss life under siege in El Fashir, detailing the horrors of bombardment and starvation. Alan Boswell from the International Crisis Group then dives into the broader implications of El Fashir's fall, examining regional politics and foreign involvement. The podcast highlights Mohamed's legacy as a fearless advocate for his community and the devastating human cost of conflict.
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Living Under Drones And Hunger
- Residents in El Fasher lived in fear of drones and artillery; even a cigarette glow could attract targeting.
- Mohamed described daily life as silence and waiting, with hunger as the first struggle and shelling the second.
Food Systems Completely Collapsed
- Food supplies collapsed so residents ate animal-feed byproducts and cooked cow hides as staples disappeared.
- Community kitchens broke down as volunteers could no longer leave homes amid intensified attacks.
Public Voice Made Him A Target
- Mohamed feared being specifically targeted because he publicly spoke against RSF atrocities and saw his picture circulated online.
- He weighed escape but feared capture and torture of those fleeing, so he and others often stayed despite the danger.