Why Sudan's horrifying war is being ignored
About this episode
The episode discusses the ongoing war in Sudan, its humanitarian impact, and the potential role of Britain in addressing the crisis.
Three years into Sudan's war, millions face hunger, displacement and violence. It was triggered by a power struggle between the army and a paramilitary organisation known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Britain could have a key role in ending the war as its ally the UAE has been accused of backing the RSF. Dominic Waghorn speaks to Sky's Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir, who has recently returned from Sudan where she visited El Obeid, a city where thousands of civilians have sought shelter. It is facing siege-like conditions, and she tells us about what life is like there and what hope people have that the war will end. Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: why@sky.uk
People in this episode
Host: Dominic Waghorn
Guest: Yousra Elbagir
Topics covered
- Sudan war
- humanitarian crisis
- displacement
- violence
- power struggle
- Africa
- international relations
Keywords
- Sudan
- war
- hunger
- displacement
- violence
- RSF
- El Obeid
- UAE
- humanitarian crisis
- Africa
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sky News, UAE, Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
Places: Sudan, El Obeid
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