Starvation in Al Fashir, Sudan


Years ago, I was invited to join a medical team traveling to provide care within an IDP camp near Al Fashir. My safety was somewhat guaranteed by both a legal Mufti and also by Hassan al-Turabi.  "Go.  You will be safe."  Understanding certain Ahadith, I felt like it was a "go".   But it was not a sufficient guarantee for my wise husband.  He understands that while I am a sail, he is a necessary anchor for my aspirations. I trust his judgment and the invitation was declined.  

The team did go, and I became immersed in the stories upon their return.  There is a happy ending to all of this, because somewhat later, I joined some of the same physicians and also pharmacists, and nurses on a medical mission to Darkhan, Mongolia. It is one of the most vibrant memories from my nursing career.

But...

My heart is with the Sudanese people.  I spent over a decade as part of this vibrant community which resides within my city, learning their customs and national history.  A door was opened into their lives when I wrote an initial article for Daily Times (Pakistan) regarding the presidential aspirations of Mohamed Elhassan. We became close friends, bouncing ideas back and forth constantly. During his second presidential run, I was awarded my only/ever magazine cover.  Just a proud moment in journalism.

https://thelastenglishprince.wordpress.com/2015/07/20/economic-affairs-vyshinsky-in-the-sudan/

https://thelastenglishprince.wordpress.com/2021/11/10/vyshinsky-in-the-sudan/

I do not have a subscription to New York Times, but a daily review of their headlines is part of my routine. That children are starving in Al Fashir is a cause for distress.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/15/world/africa/sudan-starving-children.html

There is not much the United States can provide regarding intervention.  Sudan is a dangerous place.  I have seen videos of the violence which most of you will never see; nor would I attached the videos to my thoughts. It is unnecessary.

But take a moment today and pray for the children of Al Fashir.  They represent the future generation of Sudanese adults.  Moving into adulthood there is a requirement for basic nutrition to ward off the predatory disease processes which afflict the malnourished.

This is posted - with love in my heart for the children of Sudan.


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