Rapid Support Militia Causes the Death of a Lyricist
Omdurman – Sudanhorizon
The death of the famous poet and lyricist Mohamed Abdullah Marikha happened Thursday in Omdurman, and he was buried in the morning.
According to his brother’s statement to the Sudanhorizon news website, Ahmed Abdullah, the great poet, was subjected to assault and torture in his home in Umm Badda neighbourhood (12) and was rushed to be treated but died later.
The departure of the poet Marikha left a state of sadness in the poetic and artistic communities, and the incident of Marikha’s departure in this shocking manner is the 38th for creators and poets in a year.
The incident is new evidence of the terrorist Rapid Support Militia. At the same time, the fate of the artist Safwat Al-Jili, who was arrested by the militia about two months ago, remains unknown until now.
Marikha was known for his role as a songwriter, having done a number of works for several young singers and being active in the Omdurman Youth Center forums.