7am The bloody war over Sudan's gold
Nov 6, 2025
Kholood Khair, a Sudanese political analyst and founder of Confluence Advisory, sheds light on the dire humanitarian crisis in Sudan. She details the horrifying violence in El Fasher, where bloodstains are even visible from space. Khair explains the RSF's strategic gains and the roots of the conflict tracing back to the 2021 coup. She highlights foreign influences, particularly the UAE's interests in Sudan's gold, and discusses the West's complicity and inaction in the face of escalating violence. The conversation paints a grim picture of Sudan's future.
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Patterns Match Historical Genocides
- Kholood Khair says the violence in Al-Fashir shows hallmarks of genocidal campaigns, including separation of men and boys and dehumanising language.
- She links the tactics to historical genocides like Srebrenica and Rwanda, indicating systematic ethnic targeting.
Huge Unaccounted Civilian Toll
- Khair highlights massive unexplained losses: reported thousands killed and around 200,000 people unaccounted for after Al-Fashir fell.
- She warns that high numbers of missing civilians keep atrocity risks active in the region.
Al-Fashir Holds Strategic Supply Routes
- Khair explains the RSF sought Al-Fashir for 18 months and strategic control of supply lines across Libya, Chad and CAR.
- Capturing Darfur secures weapons, fuel routes and strengthens RSF's regional logistics and power projection.