Global News Podcast BBC team reaches Khartoum and finds overwhelming destruction
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Apr 2, 2025 
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Khartoum’s Devastation
- The BBC team entered Khartoum with the Sudanese army, finding the presidential palace damaged and looted.
- Celebrations for the end of RSF occupation are mixed with stories of trauma and loss.
Turning Point in Sudan?
- Retaking Khartoum shifts the power balance, pushing the RSF back to its stronghold.
- The army's next move is uncertain, raising concerns about Sudan's future governance and potential partition.
Gaza’s Bread Crisis
- The UN World Food Programme is closing Gaza bakeries due to flour and diesel shortages.
- This is significant because subsidized bread is a staple food, and alternative sources are expensive.