Sudan's war has left thousands missing. Many are buried in unmarked graves
The ongoing war in Sudan has resulted in thousands of people going missing, with many believed to be buried in unmarked graves. Families are left in anguish, searching for their loved ones amidst the chaos of conflict. The International Committee of the Red Cross reports over 8,000 missing persons, highlighting the profound impact of the war on families and communities.
- ▪More than 8,000 people have gone missing during Sudan's three years of war.
- ▪Many missing individuals are thought to be buried in unmarked graves due to the dangers of the ongoing conflict.
- ▪The International Committee of the Red Cross has resolved over 1,000 cases of missing persons, but details on their fates remain unclear.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onSudan's war has left thousands missing. Many are buried in unmarked gravesFahmy al-Fateh never made it home from war in SudanBySAM MEDNICK Associated PressMay 22, 2026, 1:01 AM0:56Staff from Sudan's Forensic Medicine Corporation exhume the body of Mohammed Alsawi, 73, who was killed in 2023 by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, in Omdurman, Sudan, Monday, April 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)The Associated PressKHARTOUM, Sudan -- It was a classic husband's phone call. He was done for the day and would stop at the market before coming home.
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