Economist Podcasts The Intelligence: eyewitness to slaughter in Sudan
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Nov 27, 2023 
Kinley Salmon, Africa correspondent for The Economist, shares harrowing accounts from Sudan, detailing the brutal impact of the ongoing conflict and the urgent humanitarian crisis. Meanwhile, Piotr Zalewski discusses how the war is reshaping Ukraine's labor market, with women stepping into roles traditionally held by men, such as mining. Their stories reveal the emotional complexities of these changes and the broader implications for society. They also touch on the evolving age of career peaks in science and literature, challenging the notion of young prodigies.
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Refugee Camp Atrocities
- Mothers recounted stories of infants being shot and of rapes by militants.
- Observers attribute the atrocities to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied Arab militias.
Sudan Conflict Underreported
- Global attention has been focused on Gaza and Ukraine, diverting it from the Sudan conflict.
- This is partly due to the difficulty and danger of accessing Sudan, hindering coverage.
Devastation in Khartoum
- Patrick Youssef, ICRC Africa head, witnessed devastation in Khartoum, with over half the population fled.
- Hospitals lacked medicine, one was destroyed, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation.