Slate Daily Feed What Next | Sudan on the Brink
Nov 19, 2025
In this enlightening discussion, David Miliband, former UK foreign secretary and current president of the International Rescue Committee, sheds light on the devastating humanitarian crisis in Sudan. He reveals harrowing details of satellite-visible massacres and the trauma faced by displaced civilians. Miliband explains the complex roots of the conflict, including military rivalries and foreign backers. He emphasizes the urgent need for international action and support for life-saving aid, while sharing a poignant survivor's story that highlights resilience and hope.
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Al-Fashir Massacres Visible From Space
- The Al-Fashir massacres were systematic and visible even from satellite imagery, signaling scale and planning.
- David Miliband warns this marks the largest humanitarian crisis on record and reflects orchestrated atrocities.
Conflict Driven By Elite Power Struggle
- The current war stems from elite rivalry between two armed forces factions rather than a grassroots uprising.
- Miliband emphasizes the fight is over power, land, and valuable resources like gold and agriculture.
Internationalization Shapes Modern Civil Wars
- Sudan's war is 'internationalized' with multiple external backers shaping the conflict.
- Miliband says this makes it an avatar of modern conflicts where regional powers and material interests complicate resolution.