As clashes between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces enter their third week, a 12-year-old boy’s harrowing account has become a rallying cry for peace. Khaled Nimr spent three days trapped in his father’s workplace in Khartoum, enduring sleepless nights marked by gunfire, sweltering heat, and dwindling supplies of water.
A Child’s Three-Day Ordeal
\"I counted 48 bullets in one hour,\" Khaled told local media, describing how electricity blackouts left him without fans to combat 40°C (104°F) temperatures. The Health Ministry reports at least 460 deaths and 4,063 injuries since fighting began on April 15, though actual numbers are believed to be higher.
Calls for Peace Grow Louder
Khaled’s story has amplified global demands for dialogue, with activists citing children as the conflict’s most vulnerable victims. The UN estimates 20,000+ refugees have fled to neighboring Chad, while humanitarian organizations struggle to deliver aid through active combat zones.
- Key impacts: 70% of hospitals non-operational
- Economic losses: $10B+ since clashes began
- Global response: AU emergency summit called for May 3
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