Global News Podcast Dozens killed while at prayer in Sudan
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Sep 19, 2025 In Sudan, a drone strike on a mosque claims over 70 lives, attributed to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces amid ongoing civil war. Meanwhile, the Taliban releases an elderly British couple held for months, while concerns arise over an elephant's solitary life in a Delhi zoo following its tragic death. Additionally, MI6 introduces a dark web recruitment portal to discreetly scout informants, navigating security risks and surveillance challenges. From serious global conflicts to lighter scientific curiosities, the discussions cover a wide spectrum of current affairs.
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Conflict Intensifies Around El Fasher
- The UN reports civilian deaths surged in early 2024, signalling an intensifying and ethnicised conflict in Sudan.
- Drones and reprisals against civilians are worsening suffering around El Fasher, the army's last stronghold in Darfur.
Mosque Strike During Morning Prayers
- Barbara Pletasha verified video and activist reports show a drone struck a mosque during early morning prayers, causing significant casualties.
- Locals say displaced camp leaders attending the mosque were among the dead, highlighting targeted community losses.
RSF Gains Threaten Strategic City Points
- The RSF appears to be advancing into key defence positions, including a former UN compound and parts of Abushuk camp.
- If they hold these areas, strategic city points like the airport and army division HQ fall within direct RSF firing range.