ThePrint SecurityCode: 'Sudan conflict & attacks show what happens when the world is happy to let mass killers rule'
Nov 17, 2025
Violence erupts in Al-Fashir as the Rapid Support Forces commit horrific atrocities, including mass killings and assaults on civilians, even targeting maternity wards. The discussion dives into the historical roots of Sudan's brutal public punishments and the geopolitical influences that foster ongoing conflict. The podcast highlights the legacy of colonial neglect, the rise of extremist factions, and the consequences of international inaction amid a spiraling humanitarian crisis. A grim look at what happens when mass killers are allowed to thrive.
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Brutal Public Amputations In 1983–84
- Nuruddin Ahmed Esa described watching a guard parade his amputated arm and leg before a cheering crowd.
- The host recounts mass amputations during Sudan's 1983 Sharia punishments that lasted into 1984.
Theocracy Enabled Modern Mass Killings
- The Darfur slaughter shows how sectarian and political violence can target Muslim communities too.
- Praveen Swami links current mass killings to decades of normalized theocratic rule and neglect.
Foreign Backing Fuels Rival Forces
- The RSF is believed to have been backed by the UAE to block Muslim Brotherhood influence in Khartoum.
- The Sudanese Armed Forces meanwhile receive backing from Saudi Arabia and Qatar, deepening foreign proxy dynamics.