About this episode
This episode explores the power struggle behind the recent conflict in Sudan, focusing on key figures and foreign involvement.
Blood spilled in Sudan's el-Fasher massacre is visible from space. What led to the latest dark turn of events that took place after the Rapid Support Forces seized the city in Northern Darfur from the Sudanese Armed Forces? In this episode, first recorded in 2024, we dig into the prehistory of Sudan’s civil war. We focus on the power struggle between two men: Hemedti, in charge of the RAF, and Burkhan, the general leading the SAF. We ask who are the foreign powers aiding them, and why. Producer: Kriszta Satori, Elchin Suleymanov Presenter: Krassi Twigg
People in this episode
Hosts: Krassi Twigg, Kriszta Satori
Topics covered
- Sudan civil war
- power struggle
- foreign powers
- Rapid Support Forces
- Sudanese Armed Forces
- el-Fasher massacre
- conflict analysis
Keywords
- Sudan
- civil war
- Hemedti
- Burkhan
- el-Fasher
- Rapid Support Forces
- Sudanese Armed Forces
- conflict
- foreign powers
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Rapid Support Forces, Sudanese Armed Forces, BBC World Service
Places: Sudan, el-Fasher, Northern Darfur
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