The Inside Story Podcast What can be done to stop the bloodshed in Sudan?
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Oct 30, 2025 Hamid Khalafallah, a researcher on Sudan's governance and humanitarian needs, highlights the horrific atrocities in El Fasher. Bakry Eljack, a public policy professor, discusses the risk of violence spreading further and the challenges of international diplomacy. Justin Lynch, from the Conflict Insights Group, addresses the role of foreign backing in prolonging the conflict and the complexities of tracking arms flows. Together, they explore urgent measures for civilian protection and potential pathways to achieve a ceasefire.
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Predictable Pattern Of Mass Atrocities
- The Al-Fashir attacks repeat a known, systematic pattern of atrocities seen before in Genena and elsewhere.
- Hamid Khalafallah warns the world knew this was likely and largely failed to act to prevent it.
Risk Of Rapid Geographic Spread
- If diplomacy fails now the violence in Al-Fashir will likely spread to North Kordofan and beyond.
- Bakry Eljack argues immediate ceasefire efforts and external pressure on RSF leaders are essential to protect civilians.
Zero-Sum Mindset Blocks Peace
- Both warring sides view victory as zero-sum, which makes negotiation extremely difficult.
- Justin Lynch highlights that foreign backers reinforce that dynamic, undermining compromise.