Economist Podcasts Genocide returns: slaughter in Sudan
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Oct 19, 2023 
Kinley Salmon, Africa correspondent for The Economist and a dedicated journalist, shares chilling insights from Sudan. He recounts harrowing stories of refugees fleeing violence in Darfur, emphasizing the personal tragedies of families affected by the conflict. The podcast also sheds light on the alarming rise of bowel cancer in young people, discussing its potential causes and the need for better screening practices. Additionally, urban sanitation challenges in New York City are explored, highlighting innovative changes in waste management aimed at improving public health.
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Hanan and Sabir
- Hanan Kamis fled El Janina, Sudan, with her baby, Sabir, due to escalating violence.
- RSF fighters shot Sabir dead at a roadblock, claiming no men could pass.
Mothers in the Camp
- Kinley Salmon met Hanan in a Chad refugee camp, where four other mothers shared similar stories of their babies being killed.
- A humanitarian worker later told Salmon that 68 other mothers in the camp reported their children being deliberately killed.
Abdulaziz's Story
- Abdulaziz, a Masalit man, witnessed the 2003 Darfur conflict at age 10.
- Arab militias attacked his village, abducted him, and he never saw his friend again after they were captured together.