A seven-day ceasefire, due to come into force in Sudan, appears to be in tatters as clashes continue between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The BBC’s Lyse Doucet speaks to Martin Griffiths, the UN’s aid chief, who has spoken with the two rival generals.
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Ceasefire comes into force as IDF pulls out of parts of Gaza
Palestinians in Gaza returning to their homes following the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas say they've been shocked by the scale of destruction. Also on the programme, The Venezuelan opposition leader and democracy activist, María Corina Machado, has been awarded this year's ... Show More
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Apr 2023
Sudan: Ceasefire extended but fighting continues
Rival factions of Sudan's military agreed to renew a three-day ceasefire, following intensive diplomatic efforts by neighbouring countries, as well as the US, UK and UN. But there are reports that heavy fighting in the capital Khartoum is still going on.
In the wake of the cult d ... Show More
23m 32s
Jul 2023
A Long War Looming in Sudan
Almost three months into the war in Sudan that has pitted the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) against the Sudanese Army, the fighting shows no sign of slowing. Khartoum remains the epicentre, but Sudan’s periphery, especially the West Darfur region, has seen a dramatic re ... Show More
47m 45s
Apr 2023
Bonus Episode: War in Sudan
Today we're bringing you a bonus episode on Ethiopia from Crisis Group's Global Podcast Hold Your Fire!.Two rival armies are driving Sudan toward full-blown civil war. Fighting between the Sudanese armed forces, led by Abdelfattah al-Burhan, and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a ... Show More
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Oct 2021
What's next after Sudan's coup?
Months of tensions between Sudan's military and civilian factions have resulted in a coup. Armed forces have arrested political leaders, including the Prime Minister, declared a state of emergency, and dissolved the country's transitional government. So, what does the road ahead ... Show More
22m 36s
Jan 2024
Ep.479: Uno specialista in massacri sta vincendo la guerra in Sudan
Il generale Hemedti vendeva l’oro a Prigozhin e ora lo vende ai servizi segreti militari di Mosca. Ha le mani sulle risorse e ormai controlla quattro dei cinque stati del Darfur, nel sud ovest del Sudan. E lì, a El Geneine, nel 2023 i suoi uomini hanno ucciso tra le 10 mila e le ... Show More
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