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The Sunday Edition: On the frontline of Sudan's forgotten war

May 3, 2025

In this compelling discussion, Anthony Loyd, The Times' Special Correspondent known for his frontline reporting, shares gripping insights from Sudan's ongoing civil war. He unearths the devastating human cost, highlighting the tragic stories of families torn apart by violence and the staggering toll of over 150,000 lives lost. Loyd delves into the complexities of the conflict and the frightening experiences of women like Rahaf, revealing the urgent need for global awareness of this forgotten war. He challenges listeners to recognize the hidden narratives that shape this crisis.

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The ongoing civil war in Sudan has resulted in over 150,000 deaths and 11 million displaced, devastating both lives and infrastructure.

Widespread sexual violence against women, often unreported, exemplifies the grim realities faced by civilians amid the conflict's atrocities.

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The Harsh Realities of the Civil War in Sudan

The civil war in Sudan has led to devastating consequences, with reports indicating over 150,000 fatalities and more than 11 million people displaced. The hostilities primarily stem from a conflict between two military factions, the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. This war has rendered cities like Omdurman uninhabitable, with many areas reduced to ruins, reflecting the heavy toll on infrastructure and civilian life. The seam of violence is characterized by daily artillery shelling, mostly affecting non-combatants, leaving countless families with horrors they can hardly comprehend.

Intro

2min

Human Cost of War in Sudan

16min

A Closer Look at Sudan's Ongoing Conflict

2min

Shadows of Conflict: A Mother's Tale

7min

Unraveling the Sudan Conflict

7min

Unearthing the Untold Stories of Sudan's Conflict

2min

This episode was originally published last January.

For almost two years, two armies have fought a brutal civil war in Sudan, Africa’s third largest country. Over 150,000 have died, 11 million have been displaced and evidence of genocidal war crimes have emerged. So why has the war in Sudan been forgotten? The Times’ Special Correspondent Anthony Loyd has recently returned from a reporting trip on the frontline and tells The Story about the people he met.

This episode includes descriptions of war and rape.

This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thestory

Guest: Anthony Loyd, Special Correspondent, The Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Producer: Edward Drummond.

Clips: BBC.

Photo: Anthony Loyd/The Times.

Watch Anthony’s video from Sudan

Further reading: Inside Sudan’s forgotten war: 150,000 dead, 11 million displaced

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