BBC smuggles phones into el-Fasher to uncover hunger and fear

In el-Fasher, Darfur, 21-year-old Hafiza recounts her mother’s death from a shelling during Sudan’s civil war, which began two years ago, leaving her to care for her siblings. Conditions have deteriorated as the city remains under siege, with rampant violence and humanitarian crises, illustrated by Mostafa and Manahel, who document their struggles to provide basic necessities and food to displaced individuals. The ongoing conflict has led to severe shortages, blurring class distinctions as all families face dire circumstances.