Dr Atar Adaha Evans is 1worldinternational’s global personality of the week for his work in one of the most tempestuous regions of the world.
The border region between Sudan and South Sudan has long been the scene of conflict for as long as one can recall. Global affairs observers will note that the Sudan is a country which has been embroiled in conflict since 1956 with an estimated 2m people losing their lives as a result in that time.
Aid agencies have not been immune to bombing and shelling which has seen many of the agencies leave the country. Dr Evans has however stayed behind and equipped with a solitary ambulance and also under the hail of enemy fire, attended the dying and injured caught up in the conflict.
Understandably, his family have vociferously objected to his vocation due to the dangers he faces on a daily basis. Asked by the BBC who he specifically treats on the frontline, Dr Evans responded “anyone who is desperate…civilians, rebels, troops, prisoners of war. During Sudan’s last war I even treated government army officers. They continue to write me”.
1worldinternational salutes Dr Evans as one of the few remaining modern day heroes.
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