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Sudan Video Diaries

202315 minTV-PGdoc-short

In Sudan, filmmaker Iman, architect Alhadi, and activist Weam document their struggles amid ongoing armed conflict and the humanitarian crisis it has created.

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Sudan Video Diaries

2023• 15 minTV-PG

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In Sudan, filmmaker Iman, architect Alhadi, and activist Weam document their struggles amid ongoing armed conflict and the humanitarian crisis it has created.

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In April 2023, armed conflict erupted in Sudan, leading to dire circumstances for its citizens. Filmmaker Iman documents her struggle for survival in Jebel Aulia, while architect Alhadi leaves his children in White Nile state to seek safety in South Sudan. Activist Weam, based in Khartoum, focuses on providing essential support to displaced women affected by the violence. Each individual's experience highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis and the resilience of those caught in the turmoil of war.

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