Unraveling Chaos: Sudan's Struggle for Democracy

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This chapter explores the rise of the Janjaweed youth leader Hemiti and the formation of the Rapid Support Forces during a violent political protest in Sudan. It follows the harrowing experiences of Mariam and her sisters as they confront violence and tragedy while trying to maintain their fight for democracy amidst military coups and humanitarian crises. The narrative highlights personal struggles alongside the broader turmoil in Sudan, showcasing the profound impact of conflict on civilians and the challenges to achieving lasting peace.

In this episode of The Weekend Intelligence, Africa correspondent Tom Gardner tells the story of 21st century Sudan. A story bookended by war. Darfur, a state which captured the world’s attention in the early 2000s has once again become an epicentre of violence, disease and famine. Over 25 million people are starving. A fifth of the population has been forced to flee their homes. This latest war is one of unprecedented proportions and yet it is an ignored war, deprived of attention by a world which once made a promise never to let such horrors happen again.

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