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Kholood Khair

Sudanese political analyst and director of the Khartoum think tank Confluence Advisory, offering expert commentary on Sudan's conflict and humanitarian situation.

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Oct 31, 2025 • 45min

How a Middle Eastern superpower is fuelling the Sudan war

Kholood Khair, a Sudanese political analyst and director of Confluence Advisory, joins Michael Jones, a senior fellow focused on terrorism and conflict, to discuss the ongoing crisis in Sudan. They delve into the atrocities in El-Fasher and the role of the Rapid Support Forces. Kholood reveals the UAE's strategic backing of the RSF, while Michael explains how foreign arms like drones impact the conflict. They also examine the muted international response and the implications for regional stability, urging the need for a comprehensive ceasefire and political solutions.
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Oct 28, 2025 • 34min

(Another) Plan to Close Migrant Hotels

Lyse Doucet, BBC Chief International Correspondent, and Kholood Khair, Sudanese political analyst, provide gripping insights into the escalating crisis in Sudan. They discuss the alarming rise in civilian casualties due to renewed conflict and the RSF's dangerous territorial ambitions. Kholood warns of mass killings and highlights the humanitarian crisis affecting millions. Doucet analyzes regional powers' interests and the failures of mediation efforts. Together, they shine a light on grassroots resilience amid chaos, showcasing both despair and hope.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 1h 26min

Why is the US air dropping aid to Gaza?

Topics discussed include US aid drops in Gaza, Kamala Harris' ceasefire call, Haiti gang chaos, Russian missile leak, France's abortion law, Navalny's funeral, US leakers, and Tucker Carlson on Putin. Interview on Sudan's civil war with Kholood Khair.
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Nov 6, 2025 • 16min

The bloody war over Sudan's gold

Kholood Khair, a Sudanese political analyst and founder of Confluence Advisory, sheds light on the dire humanitarian crisis in Sudan. She details the horrifying violence in El Fasher, where bloodstains are even visible from space. Khair explains the RSF's strategic gains and the roots of the conflict tracing back to the 2021 coup. She highlights foreign influences, particularly the UAE's interests in Sudan's gold, and discusses the West's complicity and inaction in the face of escalating violence. The conversation paints a grim picture of Sudan's future.
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Sep 21, 2025 • 26min

What are the chances for peace in Sudan?

Kholood Khair, a Sudanese political analyst, sheds light on the dire humanitarian crisis in Sudan, highlighting issues like starvation and displacement. Amgad Fareid Eltayeb discusses the allegations against the RSF and the barriers to humanitarian aid. Cameron Hudson analyzes the role of regional powers and the limitations of the U.S.-led Quad in facilitating peace. The trio explores the bleak realities facing civilians and underscores the urgent need for a political resolution to end the conflict and improve humanitarian access.

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