The Intelligence from The Economist The Intelligence: eyewitness to slaughter in Sudan
Nov 27, 2023
Kinley Salmon, Africa correspondent for The Economist, shares chilling firsthand accounts of the ongoing conflict in Sudan, revealing the horrors faced by civilians and the dire humanitarian crisis. Piotr Zalewski discusses the transformative role of women in Ukraine's labor market as they step into traditionally male roles during wartime, drawing comparisons to historical shifts. The conversation also touches on evolving career peaks and the age dynamics of productivity, challenging conventional wisdom about when professionals reach their summit.
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Refugee Camp Atrocities
- Mothers recounted stories of infants being shot, rapes by militants, and hiding from death squads.
- The RSF and other Arab militias are accused of these atrocities in Sudan, although they deny it.
Overlooked War
- The war in Sudan is largely overlooked due to the dangers of entering the country.
- Patrick Youssef, head of Africa for ICRC, managed to visit Khartoum despite these challenges.
Devastation in Khartoum
- Patrick Youssef described Khartoum as deserted, with hospitals lacking medicine and some even destroyed.
- The Sudanese Red Crescent volunteers provide aid, but typical international help isn't reaching those trapped.