Description: (Writer)
Halima Bashir is a Sudanese medical doctor and author acclaimed for her memoir Tears of the Desert. Her book illuminates the challenges faced by women in Darfur during times of genocide and war. Working as a doctor in rural Sudan, she encountered mistreatment from the National Intelligence and Security Service for reporting an attack by the Janjaweed militia to the United Nations. Having sought asylum in the United Kingdom, she persistently advocates for justice and raises awareness about the hardships endured by women in conflict areas.