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As the conflict in Sudan escalated this week, refugees, many of whom had fled violence in neighboring countries, found themselves trapped in Khartoum and other cities.

In interviews with VOA, many said they fear for their lives and are in need of help, but nobody seemed to be listening to their pleas.

Aster Tariku, an Ethiopian refugee and a mother of two children, described the chaos in Khartoum: “The city is in havoc. There are airstrikes. It’s terrifying. We’ve shut our doors and are hiding in the house. The children scream if I open the doors; they scream. They are in shock.” readmore