‘Forgotten by the world’: Disability deepens sisters’ struggle in Gaza

“Life in the camp overwhelms Aseel. “She finds it hard to cope with noise or sudden changes,” Raneem explains. “When that happens, she gets distressed – she shouts, cries, sometimes lashes out.” Afaf, meanwhile, struggles with involuntary movements and impulsive behaviours. “A small argument or loud voice can trigger her,” Raneem adds.“

Write for Solidarity

“Send a message of solidarity to Nonviolent Peaceforce’s team and civilians in North Darfur leading civilian protection. Let them know they are not alone. That people are watching, advocating, and demanding the protection of civilians alongside us. They are doing their part. Now the world must do theirs.”

A year-long war in Sudan: visual notes

“The current civil war has deep roots in Sudanese history, from the postcolonial period to the military dictatorships – 35 military coups from 1956 to 2021 – until the Sudanese Revolution of 2019 which was soon turned into a military rule. In this infographic, Lizartistry depicts some of the crucial historical and recent passages that have afflicted the Sudanese people and that, with the complicity and/or absence of the international community, make it difficult to see an end to the current violence.”

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