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Sudan: What’s life like two years into the civil war?

2025/2/12
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The podcast discusses the ongoing civil war in Sudan, focusing on the conflict between two generals, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hameti). It details their past alliance, their roles in the 2019 coup, and the reasons behind their falling out, ultimately leading to the devastating war and its impact on civilians.
  • Conflict between Sudanese Armed Forces leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and Rapid Support Forces leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.
  • War began in April 2023, causing millions to flee and countless deaths.
  • The conflict's roots lie in a power struggle following the 2019 coup.
  • Both sides have committed war crimes, with the RSF accused of the majority.
  • The war is a legacy of Omar al-Bashir's 30-year dictatorship.

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In recent weeks the Sudanese army has been regaining control of areas in the capital, Khartoum, previously held by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). These two forces have been at war for nearly two years and its having a devastating impact on civilians.

BBC journalist Mohanad Hashim grew up in Sudan, and recently returned to the country after three decades. He tells us how the country has changed and why its so hard to find a resolution.

The #KeepeyesonSudan hashtag has been used a lot online to talk about the war. Yassmin Abdel-Magied, a Sudanese writer, tells about the role of social media in raising awareness about the conflict.

Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: [email protected] WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: William Lee Adams Producers: Mora Morrison, Emilia Jansson and Itoro Udofia Editor: Verity Wilde