Darfur :A history of strength, struggle, and truth between 2003 -2025

Darfur: A History of Strength, Struggle, and Truth (2003–2025)

Darfur, a region rich in history and heritage, has long been a symbol of resilience and dignity in western Sudan. Our story did not begin with war — it began with kingdoms, culture, and unity under leaders like Sultan Ali Dinar, who ruled with wisdom and generosity. It was Darfur that once supported Saudi Arabia, providing food, water, and even building wells for pilgrims traveling to Mecca. This is part of our history — a reminder that we are a people of honor, generosity, and deep roots.

However, since 2003, Darfur has been trapped in one of the world’s most devastating humanitarian crises. What began as a conflict between rebel groups and the Sudanese government quickly turned into a campaign of mass violence, displacement, and destruction. Millions of innocent people — our brothers, sisters, and children — have been forced from their homes, villages burned, and countless lives lost.

Over the years, foreign interests have played a deep role in our suffering. Saudi Arabia and the UAEhave been key partners in Sudan’s internal conflict — particularly in Darfur — since the early 2000s. Their involvement has not been for peace, but for power and resources. These nations, while pretending to support stability, have fueled divisions and empowered military groups like the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), responsible for horrific crimes against humanity.

We, the people of western Sudan, are not blind to what is happening. We understand who has entered our land, who benefits from our pain, and who has enabled these crimes for decades. The RSF, originally born from Janjaweed militias, continues to terrorize civilians — backed by money, weapons, and political support from abroad. The goal is not peace. The goal is control — control of Darfur’s land, its gold, and its people’s future.

Today, in 2025, the suffering continues. Entire towns in Darfur, especially El Fasher, have been under siege. People are starving, displaced, and trapped between warring factions. The world’s silence has only encouraged those who exploit Sudan’s chaos.

But we are not silent. We are educating our youth about our true history — not the one written by outsiders, but the one carried in our hearts and told by our elders. We know our worth. We know our roots. We know that Darfur has always been a land of strength, faith, and pride.

Those who seek to take our land must know this: Darfur’s people are not for sale. No amount of gold or foreign money can erase the truth or break the will of a people who have already endured the worst and still stand tall.

We will continue to speak, to remember, and to rebuild — because justice and freedom for Darfur are not just dreams. They are our destiny.