Democracy Now! Audio Democracy Now! 2025-12-10 Wednesday
Dec 10, 2025
Todd Pomerleau, an immigration attorney known for his legal insights, discusses high-profile ICE detention cases, shedding light on the wrongful arrest of Bruna Ferreira and the deportation of Ani Lucia López Belóza. Khaloud Khair, a Sudanese political analyst, analyzes the ongoing conflict in Sudan, including regional proxy dynamics and UAE involvement. Nathaniel Raymond, from Yale, reveals satellite evidence of mass graves in al-Fasher, painting a grim picture of the humanitarian crisis. Together, they highlight critical issues of justice and human rights.
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UAE's Strategic Role In Sudan's Conflict
- The UAE backs the RSF to secure land, Red Sea access and influence, using sophisticated weapons and mercenaries.
- Khaloud Khair links Colombian mercenaries to a UAE-based security industry deployed in Sudan and elsewhere.
Satellite Evidence Of Systematic Atrocities
- Satellite imagery shows mass burials and burning of bodies in El Fasher, indicating deliberate atrocities.
- Nathaniel Raymond reports at least 140 large piles of bodies and a ghost-town pattern with only RSF activity visible.
Fund Local Humanitarian Groups Now
- Prioritize funding and support for volunteer-led mutual aid groups delivering lifesaving relief on the ground.
- Khaloud Khair urges donors to invest in community groups rather than betting on military outcomes.
