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Perth residents recount 'terrifying' escape from Sudanese conflict

Ahmed Shabo's trip to Sudan was supposed to be a family reunion. (ABC Perth: Julian Robins)

From hearing bombs and anti-aircraft fire while hiding in a basement to a harrowing drive between rival checkpoints on their way to be evacuated, Perth residents say their escape from Sudan was terrifying.

Ahmed Shabo and his wife, who are now safely back in Perth, had travelled to Sudan to introduce their 11-month-old daughter to her grandparents.

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