In the heart of Sudan’s al-Jazira state lies al-Tekeina, a village that has become a symbol of resilience and self-reliance in the face of war. Before the conflict erupted in April 2023, al-Amin Idriss Mohammed, a 41-year-old businessman, had never held a weapon. Yet, as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) advanced, Mohammed and his fellow villagers transformed into a formidable self-taught militia, defending their home against relentless paramilitary attacks.
‘I learnt to fire an RPG with YouTube’: How one Sudanese village fought the RSF – and won
