The Masalit community has been fragmented and scattered across refugee camps in neighbouring countries. Many loved ones remain missing or confirmed dead.”48 Halima, 43 years, the victim and community leader from El Geneina stated that: ” My family suffers ongoing trauma, despair, and uncertainty about my father. No psychological or material support from NGOs was provided (applications to Defend Defenders and Frontline Defenders ignored)”49 Mujahid, 43 years, from El Geneina said: “We are all traumatize psychologically. My children remained fearing any armed person or in military uniform with repeated nightmares. I feel like I’m not human”50 Haroun, a lawyer from El-Geneina narrated that: “There are very many people that were wounded, some managed to receive treatment in Chad, while the others are still in Adré seeking treatment for broken legs and back injuries.”51 Salih, 43 years, a community leader from Masalit Said: “There are social stigma and shame especially on the part of women and girls who were raped”52 Other victims describe various impacts such as trauma, and psychological torture to the victims. There are those whose parents, children, siblings and other relatives were killed. Some sustained lifelong injuries and some loss of property, houses, sources of income, and a sense of belonging. One person said: “Our homes and properties were looted and destroyed. Even house structures were dismantled -doors, windows, and roofing (iron sheets) removed. I fled with nothing except personal and family documents.” 48 Interview with Jalal El din, Kampala, 20th July 2025. Interview with Halima, HUDO Centre, Kampala, 20th August 2025. 50 Interview with Mujahid, WhatsApp call, 15th July 2025. 51 Interview with Haroun, WhatsApp records 6 th November 2025. 52 Interview with Salih, HUDO Centre, Kampala, 29th September 2025. 49 27