The Intelligence from The Economist Genocide returns: slaughter in Sudan
Oct 19, 2023
Kinley Salmon, Africa correspondent for The Economist, delves into the harrowing plight of Sudanese refugees fleeing violence in Darfur. He shares the heart-wrenching story of Hanan Kamis, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis and attacks faced by the Masalit community. The discussion also touches on the worrying rise of bowel cancer among young people, emphasizing the need for better screening, while briefly exploring innovative waste management solutions in New York City aimed at improving urban sanitation.
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Hanan's Story
- Hanan fled El Janina with her baby, Sabir, due to escalating violence.
- An RSF fighter shot Sabir dead, and Hanan recounted this in a Chad refugee camp.
Abdulaziz's Story
- Abdulaziz, 10 years old during the 2003 Darfur conflict, was abducted by Arab militias.
- He escaped, rejoined his parents, and fled to Chad but was displaced again in 2023.
Targeted Violence
- Ali witnessed the RSF execute eight men, confirming their Masalit identity before killing them.
- Zahara recounted a university student's gang rape, where the perpetrators told the victim to raise the child as Arab.