Al Jazeera News Updates Crisis in north Darfur, New York City mayoral election
Nov 4, 2025
The podcast covers the dire situation in north Darfur, highlighting allegations of a massacre after the Rapid Support Forces' takeover. Sudan's military response includes a refusal to cease fighting, despite talks about a proposed ceasefire. In international news, Qatar condemns the violence at a UN summit. Shifting gears, attention turns to the New York mayoral race, where a 34-year-old Democratic nominee could potentially become the city's first Muslim mayor. The podcast wraps up with updates on ongoing U.S. elections.
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Al-Fashir Seized Amid Mass Casualties
- Rapid Support Forces seized Al-Fashir, causing mass casualties and panic among civilians.
- The army vows to continue fighting despite unclear death tolls and displacement testimonies.
Army Commits To Continued Fighting
- Sudan's defense minister says the army will press on with its fight against the Rapid Support Forces.
- The US has proposed a ceasefire plan under discussion after an emergency security council meeting in Khartoum.
International Push For A Truce
- The White House says it is actively working toward a truce though details remain undisclosed.
- Qatar's Emir condemned the Al-Fashir atrocities at a UN summit, calling them horrific.