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'I feel guilty that I'm safe': Sudanese-Australians fear for families after Al-Fasher massacres artwork

'I feel guilty that I'm safe': Sudanese-Australians fear for families after Al-Fasher massacres

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Members of the Sudanese-Australian community are anxiously awaiting news from their family trapped in the city of Al-Fasher after an explosion of violence. The city was captured by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces one week ago, with experts believing thousands may have been killed in widespread massacres. With internet and phone services cut off, those living abroad are forced to sit and wait to learn if their loved ones are still alive.

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