The Devastation in Sudan

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A firsthand account of the horrific atrocities committed in Sudan, including mass killings, rape, and the shooting of baby boys. The chapter sheds light on the dire situation in Khartoum, with hospitals in disarray and international aid failing to reach those in need. The ongoing conflict raises concerns about the potential takeover of the entire country by the brutal Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and their Arab militia allies.

Our correspondent speaks with the Africa head of the Red Cross who has borne witness to the war, famine and genocide that continue—unrelenting and largely ignored—in Sudan. As Ukraine’s men are sent off to war, the country’s women are upending its labour market; we meet some newly minted miners (10:07). And how the age at which careers peak is changing (18:34).

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