From the archive: Sudan’s outsider: how a paramilitary leader fell out with the army and plunged the country into war

From the archive: Sudan’s outsider: how a paramilitary leader fell out with the army and plunged the country into war

September 9, 2026 · 43 min

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The episode discusses the ongoing power struggle in Sudan between former allies in the military and paramilitary forces.

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2023: The civilians of Sudan have been trying to throw off military rule for decades, but now find themselves caught in the middle of a deadly power struggle between former allies turned bitter opponents Written and read by Nesrine Malik. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

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