In May, Amira embarked on a perilous journey through one of Sudan's most violent war zones after the Rapid Support Forces seized her city, En Nahud. Left with no hospitals or pharmacies, and fearing for her unborn child, she had no choice but to flee. Her accounts reveal not only the extreme dangers of the journey — including armed RSF drivers and overwhelming extortion — but also the vulnerability of civilians in this brutal conflict. Having recorded an audio diary throughout her experience, Amira detailed the terror of her travels, including encounters with armed men and checkpoints, noting that every moment was fraught with dread. Ultimately, after a grueling trip that took her through arduous conditions, she reached safety in Uganda, though the uncertainty about her family and the future loomed heavy as she prepared to give birth.
Diary of Escape: A Pregnant Woman's Journey through War-Torn Sudan

Diary of Escape: A Pregnant Woman's Journey through War-Torn Sudan
Amira, a pregnant woman fleeing the civil war in Sudan, recounts the harrowing journey through territory controlled by the Rapid Support Forces, facing danger at every turn.
Amira's diary captures the turmoil of escaping a war zone in Sudan while pregnant. Facing armed drivers and extortion, she navigates through perilous conditions in a desperate bid for safety. The journey highlights the dramatic impact of the ongoing Sudan civil war as she records her fears and struggles to reach Uganda.