ground zero for war between the Pagol and Awan clans. Earlier in the 1800s, this land was rather sought after, yet the people still suffered. As if the war alone wasn’t a reason enough to trouble the people living there, there was also this draught and flood that people of that land had to survive through.

known as the First Sudanese Civil War, a conflict that took place between Central Sudan government and the Southern Sudan, took place. The Rebellion continued till 1972, years before I was born. The regions that we know today as the North and South Sudan were back then a single country.

that consists of the luxuries that are common in city life. Children play games, do fun activities to pass their time, and sit around the fire telling folktales without making their parents worry in the least. There was no fear of being mugged, and children stayed outside their homes to play for hours after the sunset.

that empowers you with emotions and critique. Over the course of your childhood, those of you who have siblings would know just how beautiful this relationship is. When you grow up together, you learn several things, play, party, study, and argue on several occasions with each other.

of himself in me when I was a child. He used to sit me down and tell me that a day will come when I’ll have to stand up on my own feet and take care of those who were dependent on me. See, everyone in the world has responsibilities, and everyone has their own way of transitioning.

broke out. It stole more than 2.5 million lives and displaced more the four million people. May 18th, 1983, was the doomsday that changed the fate of the entire country. I was in my bed, fast asleep when my father stormed inside. “Son, wake up!” his voice quivered.