American Prestige E337 - Sudan’s Endless War in Darfur and Beyond w/ Mat Nashed
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Dec 9, 2025 Mat Nashed, a freelance journalist specializing in Sudan, dives into the ongoing civil war and its roots in the 2003 Darfur genocide. He reveals the catastrophic humanitarian crisis in Sudan, highlighting the role of the Rapid Support Forces in atrocities and displacement. Nashed discusses the use of drones, international backing from the UAE, and the precarious political maneuvering of Sudan's military leadership. He sheds light on the complexity of power dynamics, accountability issues, and the manipulation of aid amid a dire food crisis.
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Cycle From 2003 To Al‑Fashir
- The RSF's 2023 capture of Al-Fashir echoed the 2003 Darfur uprising and targeted generations of previously displaced victims.
- Mat Nashed argues the RSF's abuses continue a state-backed pattern of mass violence dating back two decades.
Siege, Fall, And A Black‑Box Atrocity
- Al‑Fashir fell after a 550‑day siege and produced a large number of disappearances and possible mass killings.
- Nashed highlights systematic targeting, ransom, and a continuing opaque humanitarian catastrophe.
Targeting Civil Society And Hospitals
- RSF fighters targeted hospitals, aid volunteers, and journalists as they seized Al‑Fashir.
- Nashed notes both ethnic and political targeting drove killings and civic collapse.