A few men, three by the count of their feet, either attend to or consider an outstretched hand. The flashlight reveals some poverty in the grim circumference: weathered concrete, an empty water bottle, plastic cups, worn shoes. Also noticeable is the quiet of the scene. Each foot or hand stays taut. Given the profound symmetry of this photograph, the enfolding darkness reveals why the men might have opted for makeshift care. The centre of action has been measured out perfectly, as if to allow none else into this orb of light.

— Emmanuel Iduma

This photograph was taken in Khartoum during the last war. It shows our neighbor who was injured in the recent shelling on Khartoum, and how we are trying to treat his hand without electricity and some simple medical equipment in the house because we had no means of transportation to transfer him to the hospital, as well as the deteriorating security situation given the presence of the Rapid Support Militia.

I like this photograph because it shows the suffering of a citizen, who has no guilt and nothing to do with the war, as well as his steadfastness despite the difficulties and challenges of war.

Although I have no formal educational background in photography, my passion and strong desire to develop my technical and technical skills prompted me to get started in the field. I learn various methods and techniques, and always seek to gain knowledge from experts and available resources.

— Alaa Eldin Safi

Born and raised in Khartoum, Alaa Eldin Safi began to take photographs during the last war in his country Sudan. More of his work can be found on Instagram.