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How Two Generals Led Sudan to the Brink of Civil War

Apr 24, 2023

Declan Walsh, Chief Africa correspondent for The New York Times, provides a gripping analysis of Sudan's descent into chaos. He explains how a rivalry between Generals Burhan and Hamdan escalated into violent conflict, undermining hopes for a democratic transition. Walsh sheds light on the dire humanitarian crisis affecting civilians and the complexities of military power struggles. With international interest in Sudan’s stability, he discusses the geopolitical implications of this unrest and the ongoing challenges to establish civilian governance.

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Intro

3min

Chaos and Rivalry in Sudan

8min

Power Struggles and Political Ambitions in Sudan

2min

Power Struggle in Sudan

8min

Escalating Violence in Sudan and Supreme Court Decision on Abortion Drug

2min

Sudan was supposed to be moving away from military rule and toward democracy. But over the past week, the country has been thrown into violent chaos as two factions battle for control.

Declan Walsh, chief Africa correspondent for The Times, explains how an explosive rivalry between two generals turned into a catastrophic conflict.

Guest: Declan Walsh, the chief Africa correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading:

In the days before fighting erupted, American and British mediators held out hope that crunch talks could defuse the tensions and even steer Sudan to democracy.
Here are the latest developments in the conflict.

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