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Send us your feedback — we're listening2 Corinthians 4:8–9 (NIV) “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” Recorded live here in London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper  Across Iran, Afghanistan, Eritrea, and Sudan, believers follow Jesus under some of the harshest persecution in the world. From London to Tehran, from Kabul to Asmara, from Asmara to Khartoum, underground churches gather in whispers, in locked rooms, in safe houses, and in hidden prayer circles. This scripture remains one of the most memorised and quietly spoken verses among persecuted believers because it declares resilience in the face of oppression. It reminds the global church that persecution is real, but abandonment is not. Iran's secret disciples, Afghanistan's hidden believers, Eritrea's imprisoned Christians, and Sudan's targeted followers continue to stand firm through pressure, fear, and threat. Today we lift every believer in these four nations—those who risk their lives to worship, those who lead underground networks, those facing imprisonment, and those who share Christ in hostile environments. The Holy Spirit strengthens what persecution attempts to crush and sustains every step of their witness.Prayer Points Prayer for protection over secret believers, prayer for courage in Iran's underground church, prayer for strength for Afghan disciples living in hiding, prayer for relief for Eritrean prisoners of faith, prayer for safety over Sudanese Christians facing violence, prayer for hope in isolation, prayer for boldness to share the gospel, prayer for provision for displaced Christian families, prayer for the advance of God's Word in hostile territories, prayer for God's presence to surround persecuted believers across these four nationsLife Application Remember the persecuted church today by praying intentionally for believers in Iran, Afghanistan, Eritrea, and Sudan. Let this scripture shape your compassion and strengthen your intercession.Declaration I declare that persecuted believers in Iran, Afghanistan, Eritrea, and Sudan are not crushed, not abandoned, and not destroyed, for God upholds them with unshakeable strength.Call to Action Share and subscribe to stand with persecuted believers worldwide and visit DailyPrayer.uk to unite with the global body of Christ.persecuted church, faith under fire, iran secret believers, afghanistan underground church, eSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia hali ya amani na usalama nchini Guinea-Bissau, utapiamlo nchini Sudan na juhudi za UNICEF za kuwawezesha vijana ili waweze kujikwamua kimaisha nchini Tanzania.Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa, António Guterres, amelaani vikali mapinduzi yanayoendelea nchini Guinea-Bissau akitaka “urejeshwaji wa haraka na usio na masharti wa utawala wa kikatiba” baada ya wanajeshi kutwaa madaraka kufuatia uchaguzi mkuu wa uliofanyika tarehe 23 Novemba.Zaidi ya miaka miwili na nusu ya vita nchini Sudan imewaacha watu milioni 21 karibu nusu ya watu wote wa nchi hiyo wakikabili njaa kali, huku maeneo mawili yakithibitishwa kukumbwa na baa la njaa. Mapigano yamepungua kwa sasa katika baadhi ya sehemu za Khartoum, na masoko yanaanza kufunguliwa tena., Lakini Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mpango wa Chakula Duniani WFP linaonya kuwa hali bado ni tete.Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la kuhudumia watoto (UNICEF)  kupitia programu yake ya stadi za maisha na mafunzo ya biashara iitwayo Ujana Salama, inayofadhiliwa na mfuko wa maendeleo ya jamii nchini humo TASAF kwa msaada wa Tume ya Taifa ya Kudhibiti UKIMWI Tanzania (TACAIDS) imewezesha kikundi cha vijana nchini humo kujitegemea. Mmoja wa vijana wanufaika wa programu hiyo ameweza kujenga mustakabali ambao awali aliouna kama ndoto kupitia masomo ya ushoniMwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!

Zaidi ya miaka miwili na nusu ya vita nchini Sudan imewaacha watu milioni 21 karibu nusu ya watu wote wa nchi hiyo wakikabili njaa kali, huku maeneo mawili yakithibitishwa kukumbwa na baa la njaa. Mapigano yamepungua kwa sasa katika baadhi ya sehemu za Khartoum, na masoko yanaanza kufunguliwa tena., Lakini Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mpango wa Chakula Duniani WFP linaonya kuwa hali bado ni tete. Flora Nducha na taarifa zaidi

Send us your feedback — we're listening2 Corinthians 4:8–9 (NIV) “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” Secondary Scripture (NIV) Psalm 91:1 “Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.” Recorded live here in London, England with Reverend Ben CooperAcross the world, believers gather in hidden rooms, remote villages, silent houses, forest clearings, basements, and secure phone groups where faith is whispered rather than spoken aloud. From London to Cairo, from Cairo to Islamabad, from Islamabad to Beijing, from Beijing to Khartoum, the persecuted church continues to stand in courage against surveillance, hostility, imprisonment, and threat. 2 Corinthians 4:8–9 remains one of the most shared scriptures in underground communities, declaring that pressure does not break those God upholds. Psalm 91:1 runs powerfully alongside it, offering a sheltering promise for every believer forced to hide their faith. These verses rise as anchors in regions where worship is dangerous, where gathering is illegal, and where believers risk everything to follow Christ. Today we lift secret believers, displaced families, imprisoned pastors, house-church leaders, and every worshipper living beneath threat. God's presence fills the places where fear tries to silence faith, and His protection surrounds those the world tries to crush.Prayer Points Prayer for supernatural protection over hidden believers, prayer for courage during interrogation and threat, prayer for strength for prisoners of faith, prayer for safety over underground gatherings, prayer for boldness to share Christ in restricted nations, prayer for provision for displaced Christian families, prayer for hope in isolation and fear, prayer for resilience under persecution, prayer for the gospel to advance despite opposition, prayer for God's shelter to rest over every persecuted believerLife Application Pray intentionally today for believers who cannot pray aloud, cannot gather publicly, and cannot worship freely. Let 2 Corinthians 4 and Psalm 91 deepen your compassion and strengthen your intercession.Declaration I declare that persecuted believers are not crushed, not abandoned, and not destroyed, for God shelters them beneath His mighty presence.Call to Action Share and subscribe to stand with persecuted believers daily and visit DailyPrayer.uk to join gSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 46:1 (NIV) “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” Recorded live here in London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper“Urgent Global Prayer Alert: Nations in Crisis — Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan” Today the world stands in crisis. From London to Jerusalem, from Jerusalem to Kyiv, from Kyiv to Khartoum, from Khartoum to Gaza City, the nations groan under conflict, suffering, fear, displacement, and uncertainty. Search traffic across platforms surges with people crying out for hope, safety, rescue, and peace. Psalm 46:1 rises globally during every major conflict because it speaks directly into chaos and declares that God remains our refuge, our strength, and our help when trouble overwhelms the earth. As war intensifies, as families flee, as civilians suffer, and as nations tremble, God's presence remains unbroken. This prayer stands with Israel, Gaza, Ukraine, and Sudan—regions where conflict burns, fear rises, and lives are torn apart. Today we join in urgent global intercession for protection, peace, humanitarian relief, and divine intervention across these lands.Prayer Points Prayer for protection over civilians in Israel, prayer for comfort for families grieving loss, prayer for peace and humanitarian relief in Gaza, prayer for strength and resilience for Ukraine, prayer for wisdom for global leaders, prayer for supernatural protection over refugees and displaced families, prayer for God's presence in Sudan's violence and instability, prayer for medical teams and aid workers, prayer for divine intervention to stop bloodshed, prayer for Christ's peace to cover every region in crisisLife Application Stand today in global intercession. Speak Psalm 46:1 aloud and declare God as refuge over every nation in conflict. Carry these regions in prayer and believe for breakthrough, peace, and protection.Declaration I declare that God is the refuge and strength of every nation in crisis, and His help is present, powerful, and unshakeable.Call to Action Share and subscribe to send this urgent global prayer across the world and visit DailyPrayer.uk to join international intercession. psalm 461, urgent global prayer, israel prayer, gaza prayer, ukraine prayer, sudan crisis prayer, dailyprayer.uk, nations in conflict, humanitarian prayer, god is our refugeSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

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Send us your feedback — we're listening2 Corinthians 4:8–9 (NIV) “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” Recorded live here in London, England with Reverend Ben CooperAcross the world, millions of believers live their faith beneath surveillance, intimidation, and violent opposition. From London to Cairo, from Cairo to Islamabad, from Islamabad to Beijing, from Beijing to Khartoum, the persecuted church continues to gather in hidden rooms, remote villages, silent basements, and secret prayer networks. This scripture is one of the most searched, shared, and memorised passages among persecuted believers because it confronts suffering with divine resilience. It reminds the body of Christ that persecution does not equal abandonment. Even when believers are isolated, hunted, imprisoned, or silenced, God stands closer than the threat itself. This verse echoes through underground movements, reminding the church that pressure cannot break what God upholds. Today we lift every secret believer, every displaced Christian family, every imprisoned pastor, every worshipper in danger, and every community gathered in whispers. The Holy Spirit strengthens the persecuted beyond human endurance and preserves their witness with supernatural courage.Prayer Points Prayer for supernatural protection over secret believers, prayer for courage in underground worship, prayer for strength for prisoners of faith, prayer for endurance under interrogation and threat, prayer for safety over hidden church gatherings, prayer for hope in isolation, prayer for boldness to stand firm in Christ, prayer for provision for displaced Christian families, prayer for the gospel to advance in restricted nations, prayer for God's presence to sustain every persecuted believerLife Application Remember the persecuted church today by praying intentionally for believers who cannot speak openly about their faith. Let this scripture deepen your compassion and shape your intercession.Declaration I declare that persecuted believers are not crushed, not abandoned, and not destroyed, for God upholds them with unshakeable strength.Call to Action Share and subscribe to support global prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk to stand with persecuted believers across the nations.persecuted church, faith under fire, secret church, underground believers, prisoners of faith, dailyprayer.uk, 2 corinthians 48, christiaSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Send us your feedback — we're listening2 Corinthians 4:8–9 (NIV) “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.” Recorded live here in London, England with Reverend Ben CooperAcross the world many believers live their faith in silence, secrecy, and danger, and this scripture remains one of the most searched and shared verses among persecuted communities. From London to Cairo, from Cairo to Islamabad, from Islamabad to Beijing, from Beijing to Khartoum, countless brothers and sisters gather in hidden places, whispering prayers, holding onto hope, and trusting God in extreme pressure. This verse carries power for every believer facing intimidation, surveillance, imprisonment, or rejection because of Christ. It reminds us that persecution does not mean abandonment. God's presence does not weaken under pressure; it strengthens His people. In regions where the underground church is active, this scripture provides courage, resilience, and supernatural endurance. Today we pray for the secret church, the silent believers, the families torn apart for following Jesus, and every Christian living under threat. The Holy Spirit strengthens the faithful and preserves the witness of Christ in the darkest places.Prayer Points Prayer for protection over secret believers, prayer for courage in hidden worship, prayer for strength for prisoners of faith, prayer for endurance under persecution, prayer for safety over underground gatherings, prayer for hope in isolation and fear, prayer for spiritual resilience against intimidation, prayer for boldness to continue following Jesus, prayer for provision for displaced Christian families, prayer for the spread of the gospel in restricted nationsLife Application Remember the persecuted church today by praying intentionally for believers who cannot speak openly about their faith. Let this scripture shape your compassion, your perspective, and your intercession.Declaration I declare that persecuted believers are not abandoned, not crushed, and not destroyed, for God is with them in every trial.Call to Action Share and subscribe to support global prayer and visit DailyPrayer.uk to stand with the persecuted church around the world.persecuted church prayer, faith under fire, secret church, underground believers, prisoners of faith, dailyprayer.uk, 2 corinthians 48, christian suffering prayer, courage under persecution, global church Support the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

On this episode, we turn to Sudan where violence is escalating as the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have seized full control of Darfur, including el-Fasher, amid reports of mass killings, ethnically targeted atrocities, and a worsening humanitarian crisis.  We'll speak with Dr. Arif Gamal, born and raised in Khartoum, Sudan.  Dr. Arif is a Nubian poet, environmental scholar, and author of Morning in Serra Mattu: A Nubian Ode. After earning a doctorate in environmental science in France, he moved to the U.S. as a Senior Fulbright Scholar at UC Berkeley. Gamal's work blends storytelling with reflections on history, identity, and the environment. He now lives in Northern California. — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Talking about Sudan w/ Dr. Arif Gamal appeared first on KPFA.

durée : 00:59:00 - Affaires étrangères - par : Christine Ockrent - Depuis la prise d'El-Fasher le 26 octobre, les forces paramilitaires poursuivent leur conquête à l'est, dans la région du Kordofan. Quelles sont les causes de cette guerre qui ravage le Soudan depuis 2023, qualifiée par les Nations Unies de plus grande crise humanitaire au monde ? - réalisation : Luc-Jean Reynaud - invités : Roland Marchal Chercheur au CERI de Sciences Po Paris ; Thierry Vircoulon Chercheur associé à l'Observatoire de l'Afrique centrale et orientale à l'IFRI; Jérôme Tubiana Conseiller aux opérations de Médecins sans frontières; Raphaëlle Chevrillon Guibert Chercheuse à l'Institut de Recherche pour le Développement (IRD), associée au Centre d'études et de documentation économiques, juridiques et sociales au Soudan (CEDEJ) de Khartoum

** This episode contains some very distressing details, including of killings, sexual violence and the experiences of children in war** More than 150,000 people have been killed and about 12 million have been forced from their homes since Sudan's civil war began in 2023. But more than two years on, the reasons for the conflict are still not clear. And there are questions about why the international community - including the United States - isn't doing more to try and stop the supply of weapons to Sudan, and to bring the fighting to an end. On today's episode, we are joined by BBC Africa correspondent Barbara Plett Usher, who has been reporting on Sudan since the 1990s, and Nawal Al-Maghafi, a senior investigations correspondent, whose recent reporting from Khartoum has brought to light the particular tragedy facing children in this war. Producer: Hannah Moore Executive producer: James Shield Mix: Travis Evans Senior News Editor: China CollinsPhoto: A child who lost his leg due to artillery shelling by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), stands at a displacement camp in Al-Dabbah, Sudan. Credit: El Tayeb Siddig/Reuters.

Two military generals are responsible for Sudan's brutal civil war. The American president just pledged to get involved. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina al-Sadi and Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Hady Mawajdeh and Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Adriene Lilly, and hosted by Noel King. The two generals -- former allies -- who are now at war in Sudan, seen together at a military ceremony in Khartoum in 2021. Photo by Mahmoud Hjaj/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at ⁠vox.com/today-explained-podcast.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Il Consiglio dei Diritti Umani dell' ONU ha deciso qualche giorno fa di aprire un' indagine “urgente” su omicidi e altre violazioni dei diritti umani nella città di El Fasher, attribuiti ai paramilitari delle Forze di supporto rapido (Rsf), in guerra dal 15 aprile 2023, contro l'esercito di Khartoum. In Sudan si continua a morire di fame e di violenza in un conflitto poco raccontato.Origine evoluzione e situazione umanitaria del Paese Africano, saranno al centro della puntata che grazie a testimonianze dirette ed analisti ci porterà più vicini alla realtà dei fatti: milioni di persone colpite dalla fame dallo sfollamento e dal crollo dei servizi essenziali.Emiliano Bos ci è stato.Matteo d' Alonzo Direttore del programma Emercency in Sudan, ci lavora.Irene Panozzo Studiosa analista, autrice di Sudan conosce molto bene questo paese e si trova su uno dei suoi confini.

In questa puntata:- Focus: Alex Cizmic ci racconta cosa sta succedendo in Sudan. E poi facciamo anche due chiacchiere sulla prossima Coppa d'Africa- Update: Edoardo ci lascia qualche appunto sul mondiale under 20  

Born in Toronto. Raised in Khartoum. Launched in Lethbridge. Calgary-based stand-up Faris Hyttia has a life story, and a comic sensibility, like no other. His parents sent him from Sudan to Alberta to become an engineer. But fate had other, funnier, ideas. More of his comedy can be seen here:  Homesick Just for Laughs: Dog People vs Cat People Telus Storyhive: Send Help Instagram & TikTok: @farrooossi More information: https://linktr.ee/farrooossi  Recordings of Faris' shows were provided by the comic himself and OK Dope Productions. 

When the Sudanese city of El Fasher fell to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in late October, the group gained control of the entire Darfur region and areas to the south-west. Their rivals, the Sudanese armed forces, control the capital Khartoum, as well as the northern, eastern and central areas of the country. The fear now is that Sudan could be divided, as the fighting rages on for a third year. Amid the violence, it is the civilians who suffer most. Mass atrocities have been reported that may amount to war crimes. Famine has been declared in parts of the country, while millions have been displaced by the conflict. This episode of Beyond the Headlines documents the humanitarian crisis in the aftermath of the RSF taking control of El Fasher, as civilians seek safety. We hear from Shashwat Saraf, Sudan country director for the Norwegian Refugee Council, and ask The National's Editor-in-Chief Mina Al-Oraibi what a diplomatic end to the conflict could look like.

Vous aimez notre peau de caste ? Soutenez-nous ! https://www.lenouvelespritpublic.fr/abonnementUne émission de Philippe Meyer, enregistrée au studio l'Arrière-boutique le 7 novembre 2025.Avec cette semaine :Béatrice Giblin, directrice de la revue Hérodote et fondatrice de l'Institut Français de Géopolitique.Nicole Gnesotto, vice-présidente de l'Institut Jacques Delors.Michaela Wiegel, correspondante à Paris de la Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung.Lionel Zinsou, ancien Premier ministre du Bénin et président de la fondation Terra Nova.COMMENT LE TERRORISME A TRANSFORMÉ LA SOCIÉTÉ FRANÇAISE DEPUIS DIX ANS ? Voilà bientôt dix ans qu'un commando terroriste a semé la terreur dans les rues de Paris, le 13 novembre 2015, assassinant 130 personnes et en blessant plusieurs centaines d'autres. Trois rescapés se sont depuis donné la mort, succombant à leurs blessures psychiques. Ces attentats ont profondément impacté la société française. Les médias jouent un rôle central lors de tels événements. Difficile d'informer avec précision dans un climat de peur et d'incertitude après un attentat. Le 9 janvier 2015 notamment, des chaînes d'information en continu ont divulgué la présence d'otages cachés dans la chambre froide de l'Hypercacher de Vincennes, mettant leur vie en danger. Les médias servent de caisse de résonance aux terroristes, qui, pour la plupart sont avides de spectacle. Face à la sidération après les attentats contre Charlie Hebdo et l'Hypercacher, la société française s'est immédiatement massivement mobilisée comme en témoigne la grande manifestation du 11 janvier 2015. La vie quotidienne a été transformée, bouleversée par les dispositifs de surveillance, de prévention et de lutte antiterroriste. Le terrorisme provoque également des effets perturbateurs comme la montée de sentiments xénophobes, antimusulmans ou antisémites et leurs réponses politiques. Il a induit des progrès considérables de la recherche, en particulier, depuis 2015, sur la question des traumatismes. Il impacte les procédures judiciaires. En France, depuis 2019, le nombre de procès criminels pour terrorisme a été multiplié par sept : la raison principale en est non seulement la création d'un parquet national antiterroriste, mais aussi la volonté de donner réparation à toutes les victimes et leur offrir la possibilité de s'exprimer dans le lieu symbolique d'une cour de justice.Procureur de la République de Paris en charge de la lutte contre le terrorisme entre 2011 et 2018, François Molins a vécu les événements les plus dramatiques qui se sont succédé pendant cette période, des attentats de Mohamed Merah en 2012, au 13 novembre 2015, en passant par le massacre de la rédaction de Charlie Hebdo. Insistant sur le fait qu'il a fallu trouver une juste mesure entre le durcissement de la réponse et le respect des libertés et droits fondamentaux, François Molins considère que « dans l'ensemble, la France y est parvenue » : L'état d'urgence décrété au lendemain du 13 Novembre a duré un peu moins de deux ans, jusqu'au 1er novembre 2017. Il a rassuré les gens et permis une amplification de la lutte - assignations à résidence, perquisitions, interdictions de séjour, fermeture de mosquées radicalisées -, toujours sous le contrôle de la justice administrative et du Parlement. Mais le risque de dérive est réel, met en garde François Mollins. En octobre 2025, cinq actes terroristes d'inspiration djihadiste ont été réalisés ou projetés, dans quatre pays européens, rappelle l'ancien procureur antiterroriste Jean-François Ricard. Ces faits, insiste-t-il, doivent nous alerter sur la persistance d'une menace qui prend des formes nouvelles.LA GUERRE AU SOUDAN Au Soudan, le 26 octobre la ville d'El-Facher, capitale de la province du Darfour du Nord est tombée aux mains des Forces de soutien rapide (FSR) qui assiégeaient la ville depuis plus de dix-huit mois. C'était le dernier bastion, au Darfour, des Forces armées soudanaises (FAS). La guerre au Soudan a commencé en avril 2023 lorsque les tensions autour du projet d'intégration des FSR à l'armée régulière ont éclaté en un conflit qui a fait des dizaines de milliers de morts et déplacé de 12 à 13 millions de personnes. Deux acteurs qui s'étaient partagé le pouvoir après la chute du dictateur Omar el-Béchir, renversé en 2019 s'affrontent : l'armée soudanaise, héritière de l'ancien régime, avec à sa tête le général Abdel Fattah al-Burhane ; et les FSR, une unité paramilitaire dissidente dirigée par le général Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, dit Hemetti. En début d'année, l'armée soudanaise et ses supplétifs miliciens ont reconquis la capitale, Khartoum, ainsi que la région agricole de la Jézira, le long du Nil. Depuis, ils contrôlent toute la moitié orientale du Soudan. A l'ouest, en revanche, les RSF dominent. Le noyau dur des hommes de Hemetti est composé d'anciens combattants arabes jenjawids employés, à l'époque d'El-Béchir, pour effectuer les sales besognes du régime et écraser les mouvements rebelles du Darfour. Ils sont eux-mêmes originaires de cette région, grande comme la France métropolitaine.Situé à la lisière de la partie subsaharienne de l'Afrique et du Moyen-Orient, le Soudan concentre une multitude de richesses et d'avantages géostratégiques suscitant toutes sortes de convoitises et d'ingérences : d'immenses terres arables, les eaux du Nil, des mines d'or, du pétrole, l'accès à la mer Rouge face à l'Arabie saoudite, des frontières avec huit pays africains. Soutenues par une partie des Émirats arabes unis, les FSR contrôlent les mines d'or du Darfour, les circuits de contrebande vers la Libye et la Centrafrique, et finance une armée privée plus riche que l'État soudanais, tandis que les FAS ont bénéficié de l'appui de l'Égypte, de l'Arabie saoudite, de l'Iran et de la Turquie, selon des observateurs. Tous nient toute implication.Les réactions internationales demeurent d'une discrétion gênée. Lundi, toutefois, le bureau du procureur de la Cour pénale internationale a averti que les atrocités commises par les FRS à El-Fasher « pourraient constituer des crimes de guerre et des crimes contre l'humanité ». Le Haut-Commissariat des Nations unies aux droits de l'homme mentionne des « massacres massifs de civils et de combattants désarmés ». La région, déjà extrêmement affaiblie depuis les massacres de Geneina en 2023, s'enfonce dans un nouveau cycle de violences entre communautés, où vengeance et désordre remplacent toute stratégie politique. Le pays s'est disloqué en zones d'influence : le Darfour aux mains des FSR, le Nord et l'Est sous commandement militaire, le Sud livré au chaos. L'État soudanais, déjà amputé du Soudan du Sud en 2011, se délite à nouveau.Chaque semaine, Philippe Meyer anime une conversation d'analyse politique, argumentée et courtoise, sur des thèmes nationaux et internationaux liés à l'actualité. Pour en savoir plus : www.lenouvelespritpublic.frHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

It is Remembrance Sunday, and one of the First World War stories we often refer back to at this time of year is the Christmas truce between British and German soldiers. A story has now emerged of a World War Two truce during one of the bloodiest episodes of the conflict between the United States and Japan. Edward Stourton speaks to Professor Nick Megoran from Newcastle University who researched what happened.Metropolitan Hilarion was once one of the most powerful figures in the Russian Orthodox Church — effectively its foreign minister, as well as a theologian and composer. But in 2022 he was removed from office and sent to serve as the head of the Orthodox church in Hungary - there was widespread speculation he was being punished because he wouldn't endorse the invasion of Ukraine. Then last year he lost that job too, following allegations of spying, sexual misconduct, and financial abuse. He's now talked about all this in an exclusive interview with our correspondent in Budapest, Nick Thorpe. Despite a recent announcement by the RSF agreeing to a three-month humanitarian truce proposed by the Quad Mechanism (US, UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia), fighting continues, with explosions and drone attacks reported near Khartoum and Atbara. Sudan's military-led government said it would be wary of agreeing to a truce as the RSF group did not "respect" ceasefires. The Sunday programme hears the latest from BBC Correspondent Richard Kagoe, as well as the Archbishop of Sudan, Ezekiel Kondo, who has been in the UK this weekend.Presenter: Edward Stourton Producers: Bara'atu Ibrahim & Jay Behrouzi Editor: Dan Tierney

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Alors que les paramilitaires des Forces de soutien rapide (FSR) ont annoncé « la prise de la ville d'El-Fasher », cette « victoire militaire pour le général Hemedti » serait en réalité « une défaite politique », affirme notre invité, le professeur soudanais Suliman Baldo. Il est également directeur exécutif de l'Observatoire de la Transparence et des Politiques au Soudan. Y a-t-il un risque de génocide au Darfour ? Va-t-on vers une partition est/ouest du Soudan ? En ligne de Nairobi, il répond aux questions de Christophe Boisbouvier. RFI : Suliman Baldo, comment expliquez-vous la victoire militaire des FSR du général Hemedti à el-Fasher, six mois seulement après leur défaite à Khartoum ? Suliman Baldo : Bien sûr, les Forces de soutien rapide avaient mis un siège très strict autour d'el-Fasher pour plus de 18 mois, c'est-à-dire en interdisant même l'arrivée de denrées alimentaires ou bien les livraisons médicales pour les hôpitaux locaux. Et ils avaient bombardé la ville durant toute cette période. Et ils ont aussi utilisé des drones contre el-Fasher. Et à quoi ont servi ces drones très sophistiqués et de fabrication chinoise ? Il y a plusieurs mois que les Forces de soutien rapide ont acquis bien sûr des drones sophistiqués d'origine chinoise, mais aussi des moyens de défense aérienne qui ont empêché l'armée de l'air soudanaise de ravitailler sa garnison à el-Fasher. Est-ce que les Émirats arabes unis et le Tchad ont joué un rôle dans cette victoire militaire des FSR ? Les Émirats sont, disons, les fournisseurs du matériel de guerre de toutes sortes pour les Forces de soutien rapide. Et donc, ils ont joué un rôle principal et de taille. Le Tchad est seulement un instrument, disons, dans les mains des Émirats arabes unis, comme c'est le cas de la Libye de Haftar, en particulier pour les Forces de soutien rapide. Depuis une semaine, de multiples témoignages décrivent les atrocités commises par les FSR contre les civils appartenant à des communautés non-arabes, notamment la communauté Zaghawa. Est-ce qu'on est en train d'assister à la réplique d'el-Geneina, où 15 000 Masalits avaient été massacrés par les FSR, en juin 2023 ? Je ne crois pas que les victimes qui ont été liquidées par les Forces de soutien rapide à el-Fasher étaient toutes des Zaghawas. Le comportement des Forces de soutien rapide est totalement hors contrôle de leurs commandants. Et donc, lorsque les FSR ont pris la ville, l'armée et les forces conjointes alliées à l'armée avaient déjà pu se retirer de la ville, laissant la population civile derrière elles. Une population civile qui compte un quart de million de personnes. Et donc il y a eu un ciblage des Zaghawas, mais c'était aussi sans discrimination. Parfois, c'étaient des membres de différents groupes ethniques. C'était surtout une revanche sur les populations d'el-Fasher, qui avaient résisté à l'invasion de la ville pendant le siège de la ville. Certains observateurs se demandent si la situation n'est pas comparable aux premières heures du génocide au Rwanda, en 1994 ? Ce qui s'est passé est horrible et c'est une forme de crime commis d'une manière systématique. Mais je ne crois pas qu'il y ait eu l'intention d'éliminer une composante de la population sur des bases ethniques ou autres. Le général Hemedti affirme avoir fait arrêter plusieurs de ses combattants soupçonnés d'exactions et avoir ouvert une commission d'enquête. Est-ce qu'il cherche à échapper éventuellement à ses responsabilités ? Je crois que c'est une réaction à la condamnation globale, partout dans le monde, mais aussi une réaction, au sein de la population locale, face aux tueries qui ont eu lieu à el-Fasher. Je ne pense pas que les Forces de soutien rapide s'attendaient à cette réaction collective de l'opinion mondiale et locale. Et l'annonce de ces enquêtes est une façon d'essayer de contenir les dégâts que, disons, les réactions à ces tueries ont créés. Bien sûr, la prise d'el-Fasher est certainement une victoire militaire, mais ce qui s'est passé après représente une défaite politique totale et une défaite morale pour les Forces de soutien rapide. C'est à cause de ces atrocités, dont les Forces de soutien rapide sont devenues très spécialisées dans la commission de ces crimes de guerre et crimes contre l'humanité. Est-ce qu'après la partition du Soudan du Sud en 2011, il ne va pas y avoir une seconde partition, du Soudan de l'Ouest cette fois-ci ? Il y aura une partition de fait, dans la mesure où il y aura deux gouvernements rivaux qui contrôlent chacun une moitié du pays. Mais je ne pense pas qu'il y aura sécession du Darfour ou bien de l'ouest du Soudan avec le reste du pays. Ça va être, disons, une situation comme en Libye, où il y a deux administrations qui contrôlent deux portions de territoire, mais il n'y aura pas une partition du pays. À lire aussiSoudan: craintes de la poursuite des exactions à El-Fasher, après la prise de la ville par les FSR À lire aussiSoudan: après les exactions à El-Fasher, les FSR arrêtent un seul de leurs membres

durée : 00:05:34 - La Revue de presse internationale - par : Catherine Duthu - Moins d'une semaine après la chute d'El-Fasher, assiégée dix-huit mois, l'ONU dénonce la poursuite des atrocités au Darfour : viols, mutilations et meurtres en toute impunité. Comment décrire l'enfer au Soudan ? Récit d'une journaliste de la BBC, de retour de Khartoum. - invités : Nawal Al-Maghafi Correspondante internationale Senior à BBC World Service

Depuis plus de deux ans et demi, la guerre civile fait rage au Soudan, devenu un « trou noir de l'information ». Alors que s'y rendre est très compliqué, comment informer sur ce qui se passe dans ce pays ? Le journaliste Eliott Brachet, ancien correspondant de RFI à Khartoum, est l'invité de L'atelier des médias pour en discuter. La guerre civile qui ravage le Soudan depuis le 15 avril 2023 oppose les forces armées soudanaises du général Burhan aux paramilitaires des Forces de soutien rapide (FSR) du général Hemetti. L'ONU décrit la situation comme la « pire crise humanitaire au monde » : 150 000 morts, 13 millions de déplacés et 25 millions de personnes en proie à la famine. Dans ce contexte, le journaliste indépendant Eliott Brachet, ancien correspondant à Khartoum (2020-2023) désormais installé au Caire, décrypte les défis qu'il rencontre pour continuer d'informer sur le Soudan. Eliott Brachet rappelle que son arrivée en octobre 2020 visait à raconter « la fenêtre de liberté qui venait de s'entrouvrir avec la chute d'Omar el-Béchir ». La révolution soudanaise de décembre 2018 avait engendré une effervescence culturelle et une grande liberté de ton, favorisant la naissance d'un journalisme indépendant. Mais la nouvelle génération de journalistes a vu son travail prendre « un grand coup dans l'aile » depuis l'éclatement du conflit et a souvent été contrainte à l'exil. L'une des difficultés majeures pour la couverture médiatique est de faire franchir au Soudan le « plafond de verre dans les médias et dans l'espace public ». L'exposition Soudan, la guerre sur les cendre de la révolution, qu'Eliott Brachet a supervisée à Bayeux, en Normandie, visait d'ailleurs à recontextualiser cette guerre, en rappelant les avertissements des manifestants après le coup d'État de 2021 : la présence des deux généraux à la tête de l'État ne pouvait mener qu'au chaos. Difficulté d'accès et courage des journalistes soudanais Informer sur ce conflit est rendu extrêmement complexe par les difficultés d'accès pour la presse internationale. Les visas sont délivrés «au compte-goutte», et tout journaliste qui parvient à entrer dans les zones contrôlées par l'armée régulière est souvent suivi de près. C'est ce qu'Eliott Brachet a pu constater lors de son dernier reportage au Soudan, fin 2024. Les accès sont encore plus compliqués du côté des FSR, milice aux lignes de commandement floues, où le risque est de «servir la propagande des groupes en place». Le danger le plus grand pèse sur les journalistes soudanais : 32 ont été tués depuis le début de la guerre, indique Eliott Brachet qui insiste sur l'importance de ces regards locaux, souvent équipés d'un simple téléphone portable, qui documentent la guerre. Ces sources, issues de la génération révolutionnaire (activistes, bénévoles dans des réseaux d'entraide civils), sont essentielles pour obtenir des informations. Malgré les risques, la population reste désireuse de parler aux journalistes étrangers, explique Eliott Brachet pour qui ce conflit n'est pas une «guerre oubliée, c'est plutôt une guerre négligée ou une guerre ignorée», car les informations et les images existent, même si elles sont difficiles à obtenir.  Guerre d'influence et enjeu technologique Au-delà de l'affrontement fratricide, le conflit est une « guerre d'influence » avec des ramifications régionales. Le Soudan, riche en ressources comme l'or et le pétrole, voit l'exportation de ses ressources doubler, alimentant cette « économie de guerre » qui permet aux belligérants de s'armer. Chaque camp est soutenu par un réseau d'influence : l'armée régulière reçoit l'appui de l'Égypte, du Qatar, de l'Iran et de la Turquie, tandis que les FSR bénéficient d'un soutien des Émirats arabes unis, qui fournissent notamment des drones chinois de dernière technologie. Un autre défi moderne réside dans le rôle de Starlink. Ces connexions internet, souvent amenées par les acteurs armés (notamment les FSR), créent «une dépendance énorme des populations civiles aux acteurs militaires». Les civils doivent payer «un forfait à la minute pour pouvoir se connecter», transformant la communication en une source de revenus et un moyen de contrôle pour les forces en présence. Le recours aux sources ouvertes (OSINT) Face aux restrictions d'accès sur le terrain, le croisement des informations est crucial en raison de l'énorme propagande diffusée par les deux belligérants. L'utilisation de l'OSINT (enquête en sources ouvertes) et des images satellites est un moyen essentiel de suivre le conflit à distance. Eliott Brachet s'est rapproché de réseaux de journalistes et chercheurs, comme le laboratoire de recherche humanitaire de l'université de Yale, dont le travail permet de « documenter le pillage et la mise à sac et l'incendie en fait de nombreux villages au Darfour ». Ces outils, associés aux témoignages des jeunes Soudanais, constituent aujourd'hui les sources d'information les plus fiables sur ce conflit qui dure.

Send us your feedback — we're listening2 Chronicles 7 : 14 — Global Prayer for Healing, Peace, and Restoration Among the NationsRecorded live here in London, England with Reverend Ben Cooper — where faith meets the world in daily prayer and global hope.Scripture (NIV)“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” — 2 Chronicles 7 : 14 (NIV)Show NotesThis is the prayer of the world. In every continent and every nation, hearts are crying out for peace, healing, and renewal. From London to Khartoum, from Yangon to Delhi, from Bangui to Kyiv, God's Word speaks: If my people will pray, I will heal their land.Sudan needs peace and protection amid violence and famine. Myanmar seeks freedom from oppression and the endurance of the Church. The Central African Republic longs for stability and revival after years of conflict. India prays for spiritual awakening and religious freedom. Ukraine cries for restoration, healing, and hope after war.Each border tells a story, but prayer crosses every line. As believers join in daily devotion and global intercession, the Spirit of God moves among the nations. These are not just headlines—they are opportunities for heaven to break through.Let this prayer remind us that every act of faith matters. When we pray, the atmosphere shifts. When we intercede, God responds. Every country, every church, every believer can be part of the world's healing through the power of prayer.Life ApplicationBegin each day by lifting the nations before God. Your prayer may start small, but heaven hears it loudly. When we pray together, the world changes together.DeclarationWe declare peace over Sudan, freedom over Myanmar, stability over the Central African Republic, revival over India, and restoration over Ukraine. God is healing the nations, and His Word stands forever.Call to ActionShare this Global Prayer for Healing, Peace, and Restoration Among the Nations to unite believers worldwide. Support this listener-funded ministry at RBChristianRadio.net and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Spotify for more daily devotionals with Reverend Ben Cooper.GlobalPraySupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Today we're bringing you a bonus episode on the fall of El Fasher in Sudan from Crisis Group's Global Podcast Hold Your Fire!.In this update episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group's Sudan expert Shewit Woldemichael and Horn director Alan Boswell about the paramilitary RSF capturing North Dafur's capital El Fasher, the reports of horrific violence in the city and the implications for the trajectory of Sudan's war. They discuss how the RSF managed to take control of the city after a siege of more than a year and the situation in El Fasher now amid a worsening humanitarian crisis and reports of mass killings of civilians. They discuss the de facto partition of Sudan with the RSF now controlling most of western Sudan and the army holding the capital Khartoum and the east. They also explore whether the capture of El Fasher may derail U.S.-led efforts to broker a ceasefire.For more, check out our recent episode Can a U.S.-Arab Roadmap Stop Sudan's War? And our Sudan country page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this update episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard speaks with Crisis Group's Sudan expert Shewit Woldemichael and Horn director Alan Boswell about the paramilitary RSF capturing North Dafur's capital El Fasher, the reports of horrific violence in the city and the implications for the trajectory of Sudan's war. They discuss how the RSF managed to take control of the city after a siege of more than a year and the situation in El Fasher now amid a worsening humanitarian crisis and reports of mass killings of civilians. They discuss the de facto partition of Sudan with the RSF now controlling most of western Sudan and the army holding the capital Khartoum and the east. They also explore whether the capture of El Fasher may derail U.S.-led efforts to broker a ceasefire.For more, check out our recent episode Can a U.S.-Arab Roadmap Stop Sudan's War? And our Sudan country page. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's HeadlinesHope remains as Sudan war escalatesGrace at work: how Muslims welcomed a Christian center in LebanonFaith-based film reaches moms in prison

Today, hundreds of asylum seekers could be housed in two military sites in Inverness and East Sussex as the government seeks to end the use of hotels.Ministers are considering housing 900 men in the Cameron Barracks in Inverness and Crowborough army training camp in East Sussex. There are around 32,000 asylum seekers currently being housed in hotels. Adam and Chris discuss whether this will help with government's pledge to end the use of asylum hotels by 2029.And, there are fears of mass killings as Sudan's civil war appears to have reached a significant turning point. More than 150,000 people have died in the conflict across the country, and about 14 million have fled their homes. Adam is joined by chief international correspondent Lyse Doucet and Kholood Khair a Sudanese political analyst and director of Khartoum think tank Confluence Advisory.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast”. It works on most smart speakers. You can join our Newscast online community here: https://bbc.in/newscastdiscordGet in touch with Newscast by emailing newscast@bbc.co.uk or send us a WhatsApp on +44 0330 123 9480.New episodes released every day. If you're in the UK, for more News and Current Affairs podcasts from the BBC, listen on BBC Sounds: https://bbc.in/4guXgXd Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. The presenter was Adam Fleming. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Lucy Gape. The social producer was Joe Wilkinson. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The assistant editor is Chris Gray. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.

Kate Adie introduces stories from Sudan, France, India, the USA and Mauritius.Sudan's civil conflict has left millions of people displaced and at risk of hunger and famine. In the capital Khartoum, Nawal Al-maghafi witnesses the toll the violence has taken on families, and meets children whose young lives have been forever shaped by the war.France has been reeling this week from the fallout of last weekend's theft of priceless crown jewels from the Louvre in Paris. Andrew Harding has been watching the disbelief and shame that has dented French national pride - but has seen humour too.India has been making textiles and clothing for the world for centuries – but its goods are now less competitive for American buyers, due to Donald Trump's heavy tariffs. In the run-up to the recent Diwali festivities, Archana Shukla saw how shoppers are feeling the pinch.Drugs like fentanyl have killed hundreds of thousands of Americans in recent years, and in the city of Las Vegas, a particularly vulnerable substance-using population are the homeless people who live in the city's underground tunnels. Linda Pressly joined a local charity as they ventured underground, with the offer of help.And finally, we head to Mauritius to tell the story of a daring rescue mission to save some rare resident geckos from the effects of a giant oil spill. Lorraine Mallinder reveals how an international effort involving private jets helped save an endangered species.Producer: Adele Armstrong Production coordinator: Katie Morrison Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

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El-Fasher, Sudan: a city besieged, starving and largely unseen. As journalists come under fire in Sudan, a lack of international media interest is helping to conceal one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. Contributors: Hassan Berkia – Journalist Kholood Khair – Director, Confluence Advisory Khalid Medani – Associate Professor, McGill Institute of Islamic Studies On our radar: In the occupied West Bank, American journalist Jasper Nathaniel filmed Israeli settlers – backed by soldiers – attacking Palestinians during the olive harvest. Ryan Kohls speaks to Nathaniel about what he witnessed and what it reveals about Israel's culture of impunity. Why India's media faces scepticism beyond its borders India's news channels were once symbols of a vibrant democracy. Today, they're seen by many of India's neighbours as propaganda tools - exporting jingoism, sensationalism and Hindutva politics across borders. Meenakshi Ravi reports on rising anti-India sentiment in the region and a crisis of credibility that no longer stops at home. Featuring: Roman Gautam – Editor, Himal Southasian Deepak Kumar Goswami – Filmmaker & actor Smita Sharma – Journalist

Rest assured, no one on the AP team has any undeclared tattoos. In this week's news roundup: In Israel-Palestine, Gaza's so-called ceasefire holds after another weekend of Israeli strikes (1:36), the International Court of Justice (ICJ) orders Israel to allow more humanitarian aid (8:16), and reports emerge of a plan to partition Gaza (11:48) as J.D. Vance arrives in Israel and the Knesset advances West Bank annexation votes (14:21); Donald Trump looks set to host Mohammed bin Salman for the Saudi crown prince's first U.S. visit since the Jamal Khashoggi murder (18:36); Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to a fragile ceasefire after cross-border clashes (21:16); Myanmar's junta retakes a key commercial town and resumes its offensive (23:47); Japan elects hard-right Takaichi Sanae as its first female prime minister (27:27); in Sudan, drone strikes delay the reopening of Khartoum's airport (29:59); new data shows jihadist groups tightening their grip across West Africa (31:19); the Trump-Putin-Zelensky saga takes several new turns, with canceled summits and contradictory sanctions (34:52); Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia's presidency and pledges to restore ties with Washington (41:28); the U.S. reportedly trades MS-13 informants for access to Nayib Bukele's mega-prison in El Salvador (43:39); two more U.S. drone attacks hit alleged “drug boats,” one in the Pacific, as the head of Southern Command steps down (45:44); and the U.S. and Australia seal a new minerals deal to counter China (50:28). Subscribe now and check out our series on Silicon Valley with Margaret O'Mara here.

Rest assured, no one on the AP team has any undeclared tattoos. In this week's news roundup: In Israel-Palestine, Gaza's so-called ceasefire holds after another weekend of Israeli strikes (1:36), the International Court of Justice (ICJ) orders Israel to allow more humanitarian aid (8:16), and reports emerge of a plan to partition Gaza (11:48) as J.D. Vance arrives in Israel and the Knesset advances West Bank annexation votes (14:21); Donald Trump looks set to host Mohammed bin Salman for the Saudi crown prince's first U.S. visit since the Jamal Khashoggi murder (18:36); Afghanistan and Pakistan agree to a fragile ceasefire after cross-border clashes (21:16); Myanmar's junta retakes a key commercial town and resumes its offensive (23:47); Japan elects hard-right Takaichi Sanae as its first female prime minister (27:27); in Sudan, drone strikes delay the reopening of Khartoum's airport (29:59); new data shows jihadist groups tightening their grip across West Africa (31:19); the Trump-Putin-Zelensky saga takes several new turns, with canceled summits and contradictory sanctions (34:52); Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia's presidency and pledges to restore ties with Washington (41:28); the U.S. reportedly trades MS-13 informants for access to Nayib Bukele's mega-prison in El Salvador (43:39); two more U.S. drone attacks hit alleged “drug boats,” one in the Pacific, as the head of Southern Command steps down (45:44); and the U.S. and Australia seal a new minerals deal to counter China (50:28).Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today, the airport in Khartoum was scheduled to reopen for the first time since the start of the country's civil war two years ago. But a series of drone strikes near the airport put the kibosh on those plans. Also, Copenhagen's Human Library lends people who volunteer to be “open books" in one-on-one conversations with "readers." These books share a wide range of personal perspectives — from being a trans woman or military veteran to being a police officer or sex worker. And, sleeper trains are making a comeback around the world. Plus, daytime coffee raves are on trend for twenty-something-year-olds in Barcelona.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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Gaza: ‘Overwhelming' demand for food aid, as WFP urges more border access to prevent famineDRC: Women and girls endure escalating crisis as UNFPA warns of rising violence and failing health facilitiesSudan war: Over a million people have returned to Khartoum, in sign of resilience

C'est un chanteur traditionnel originaire de Bor, la capitale de l'État du Jonglei, à l'est du Nil. Thiong Lual Thiong, de son nom de scène Nyan Paleu est l'auteur de véritables tubes de la musique sud-soudanaise. Des morceaux qui ont accompagné l'accession à l'indépendance en 2011 et, avant, l'Accord de paix global de 2005 qui avait mis fin à 21 ans de guerre avec le régime de Khartoum. Artiste engagé en politique, le musicien ne renonce pas pour autant à sa carrière, il continue d'œuvrer à l'unité du Soudan du Sud. À lire aussiSoudan du Sud: à Juba, un gangster repenti crée une Académie de foot pour sortir les jeunes de la rue

It's Friday, October 10th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Sudanese Muslims threaten to take over Christian school A years-long Islamist attempt to seize a Christian school in Sudan, Africa continued this month even as people displaced by war have taken refuge in the facility, reports Morning Star News. On September 3rd, an Islamic business interest sent three Muslims who forcefully entered the embattled Evangelical School of Sudan, located in the city of Omdurman across the Nile River from Sudan's capital of Khartoum. They threatened hundreds of mostly Christian people displaced by internal war, telling them to leave the compound. The intruders made their way to the office of the headmaster of the school, which belongs to the Sudan Presbyterian Evangelical Church and broke the office door. Without giving a deadline, the intruders threatened to take the facility by force. Psalm 10:2 says, “In arrogance, the wicked hotly pursue the poor; let them be caught in the schemes that they have devised.” President Trump helped orchestrate Israel-Hamas peace deal At his Cabinet meeting yesterday morning, President Donald Trump discussed the historic peace deal he helped to negotiate between Israel and Hamas, the Palestinian Muslim terrorist  group, to end the two-year-long war.  TRUMP: “It's really peace in the Middle East.” It was part of his 20-point peace plan to end the conflict. TRUMP: “We ended the war in Gaza, and really, on a much bigger basis, created peace. And I think it's going to be a lasting peace, hopefully an everlasting peace. Peace in the Middle East. We secured the release of all of the remaining hostages. It'll be a day of joy. “I'm going to try and make a trip over. We're going to go to Egypt, where we'll have a signing, an additional signing. We've already had a signing representing me, but we're going to have an official signing. So, it's been really something incredible that nobody thought it was possible to get it done.” On Friday, Israel's government ratified a ceasefire with Hamas, clearing the way to suspend hostilities in Gaza within 24 hours and free Israeli hostages held there within 72 hours after that, reports Reuters. Twenty Israeli hostages are still believed to be alive in Gaza, while 26 are presumed dead, and the fate of two is unknown. Hamas has indicated that recovering the bodies of the dead may take longer than releasing those who are alive. The living Israeli hostages are set to be released on Monday or Tuesday as Israel simultaneously prepares to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. Many world leaders praised President Trump for his administration's role in brokering the deal.  Celebrations have erupted across Israel and Gaza, as the region welcomes the peace agreement, reports TheEpochTimes.com. TRUMP:  “So, I want to express my tremendous gratitude to the leaders of Qatar, Egypt and Turkey, for helping us reach this incredible day and for being there. They were there with us all the way. And of course, as you know, Saudi Arabia and Jordan, and so many.  I will tell you, [Turkey] President [Recep] Erdogan was personally involved in dealing with Hamas and some of the others. He's been great. They've all been really amazing. Indonesia has been amazing. “The whole world has come together for this. People that didn't get along, people that didn't like each other, neighboring countries, that, frankly, didn't like each other. But now this is a moment in time.” At the cabinet meeting yesterday morning, Trump noted that this was the eighth major world conflict he helped to resolve in the first eight months of his second term. TRUMP: “We settled seven. This is number eight. We settled seven wars, or major conflicts, but wars. The one that I thought would be, maybe the quickest of all, would be Russia- Ukraine. And I think that's going to happen too. In the meantime, they're losing about 7,000 people a week, and that seems pretty bad. They're losing mostly soldiers, young soldiers. They go out to war and they're getting killed.” Pro-Israel activist: President Trump deserves the Nobel Peace prize President Donald Trump is being hailed as a peacemaker worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize after securing phase one of an "historic" Gaza peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, reports FoxNews. In an interview on Fox & Friends with Ainsely Earhart, pro-Israel activist Lizzy Savetsky was ecstatic. SAVETSKY: “I think that the Jewish people across the world have really been holding our breath for the past two years, especially knowing that so many of our brothers are being held in the tunnels of Gaza, being tortured, starved, and knowing that they're finally going to get to come home, knowing that we finally have a chance for real peace that could only be achieved through strength and military pressure on the horizon. “I just feel a great sense of relief. They were popping champagne in Hostage Square. This is news that we have been praying and praying and praying for for the past two years.” EARHARDT: “What is your message to President Trump?” SAVETSKY:  “Thank you so much for having the courage to do this. I have thanked God every single day that you are our president. This is why I campaigned for you. This is why my fellow Jews campaigned for you. “We knew that you were the only one who could get this done. You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize. This is historic, and we are just endlessly grateful. President Trump, thank you. thank you, thank you.” Matthew 5:9 says, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” Chicago Mayor vs Donald Trump over National Guard in Windy City Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson  takes issue with President Donald Trump's decision to send in the National Guard to protect the people of Chicago from street violence. JOHNSON: “You know, as far as what we are hearing, the National Guard. First of all, it's illegal, unconstitutional. It's dangerous; it's wrong. This is not about deportation. This is not about safety for this President. This is about authoritarianism. It's about stoking fear. It's about breaking the Constitution that would give him that much more control over our American cities.” In 2024, there were 573 homicides in Chicago. And between January 1, 2025 and October 6th, there have already been another 331 homicides in the Windy City.  For 13 consecutive years, Chicago has had the most murders of any American city. New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on mortgage fraud New York state Attorney General Letitia James was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in Virginia on at least one charge of mortgage fraud, reports the New York Post. Federal housing regulator Bill Pulte referred James to the Justice Department in April. He claimed that she “falsified records” to get sweetheart home loans for a Virginia property that she claimed as her “principal residence” in 2023 — while she was starting her second term as New York's top prosecutor in New York City. Pulte suggested that James had committed crimes including wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, and false statements to a financial institution, among other offenses. Arsonist who started Palisades Fire in L.A. arrested And finally, Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man accused of starting the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles on January 1, 2025, was arrested Tuesday, reports The Western Journal. According to KNBC-TV in Los Angeles, by January 31, the fire he set had burned through more than 23,000 acres, killed 12 people, and burned 7,000 homes and businesses to the ground. Rinderknecht, now living in Melbourne, Florida, was charged with destruction of property by means of fire. At the press conference, Bill Essayli, the acting U.S. attorney, said this. ESSAYLI: “As the world watched in horror as the Palisades fire burned, victims perished in the smoke and flames. Homes, where cherished family memories and belongings, were turned to rubble and ash. The iconic Pacific Coast Highway along Malibu looked like a war zone. And thousands of people were forced to evacuate. “Though homes and businesses cannot be rebuilt, this arrest, we hope, will provide a measure of justice to all those who were impacted.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, October 10th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

A genocidal militia called the Rapid Support Forces has been laying siege to the city of El Fasher, in Darfur, for nearly 500 days. But in recent weeks, the situation has grown far worse. Some 250,000 people are now trapped in the city and are enduring relentless bombardment from drones and artillery. Food is scarce, and an untold number of people are starving to death. To make matters worse, recent moves by the Rapid Support Forces suggest they may be preparing for an all-out assault on the city. This is a pivotal moment in Sudan's civil war, which erupted in April 2023 when two generals—once allies in toppling a civilian-led government—turned their guns on each other, unleashing what is now the world's largest humanitarian crisis. After two and a half years of fighting, the Sudanese Armed Forces control most of the country's east, including Khartoum and a key port city. The Rapid Support Forces, meanwhile, hold much of the west, including resource-rich Darfur—with one critical exception: Darfur's historic capital, El Fasher. Joining me to discuss this precarious moment in Sudan's war and what might finally bring an end to the conflict is Noaman Elwaleed Mousa, a PhD student in political science at the University of California, Los Angeles, who studies civil wars in Africa. We begin with the situation on the ground in El Fasher and the broader significance of this battle for Sudan's future.

Baltimore, Téhéran, Buenos Aires, Khartoum, aux quatre coins du monde, des communautés sont frappées de plein fouet par les violences d'État… jusqu'au jour où elles réagissent. D'abord en s'indignant, puis en bravant tous les interdits pour faire connaître la réalité des faits, les propager et les dénoncer. Des femmes et des hommes qui se retrouvent dans la rue à défier le pouvoir, à brandir les photos de leurs enfants disparus, à chanter et à danser, pour l'égalité des droits et pour la liberté ! Mais pourquoi certaines morts soulèvent-elles des foules ? Qu'est-ce que nos émotions, de l'indignation à la colère, font à la politique ? En quoi les affections qui nous lient jouent dans nos réactions et nos actions ? Du mouvement Black Lives Matter aux États-Unis au soulèvement Femme, Vie, Liberté en Iran, en passant par la révolution au Soudan, notre invitée anthropologue Chowra Makaremi questionne nos résistances affectives. De l'intime au politique, elle livre un essai magistral aux éditions La découverte. Son titre ? « Résistances affectives. Les politiques de l'attachement face aux politiques de la cruauté ». Merci à l'Ina et à RFI pour les nombreuses archives diffusées dans cette émission. Pour découvrir le livre de Chowra Makaremi.  Les sites des mouvements de référence mentionnés dans l'émission : Black Lives Matter Colectivo Lastesis Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo Ni Una Menos.   Programmation musicale : Baltimore, de Nina Simone.   Pour aller plus loin : - Iran : Femme, Vie, Liberté» - Alaa Salah, icône de la révolution au Soudan: «il ne faut jamais se taire sur ses droits» - À Gaza, où se réfugier? Les civils entre attente et crainte d'un nouveau déplacement.

Gott, une âme sensible très chamboulé par les actualités du monde, a une santé mentale fragile, et décide de couper des infos et des réseaux sociaux pendant un voyage à Mayotte. Mais c'est sans compter la réalité, qui le rattrape trop vite : son ami Sabry est bloqué à Khartoum avec sa femme enceinte alors que la guerre civile au Soudan est en train d'éclater dans la capitale. Gott essaie donc, à distance depuis Bruxelles et à travers les réseaux sociaux, de remuer ciel et terre pour sauver Sabry et Rayan : mercenaires, humanitaires, diplomates, tout le monde est sollicité pour les sortir de là. Cet épisode de Passages a été tourné et monté par Caroline Gillet, la réalisation et le mix sont de Théo Boulenger, Louise Hemmerlé est à la production. On vous tiendra au courant de la suite de l'histoire sur nos réseaux sociaux ! Vous pouvez suivre Louie Media sur Instagram ou Facebook. Si vous aussi vous voulez nous raconter votre histoire dans Passages, écrivez-nous en remplissant ce formulaire. Vous souhaitez soutenir la création et la diffusion des projets de Louie Media ? Vous pouvez le faire via le Club Louie. Chaque participation est précieuse. Nous vous proposons un soutien sans engagement, annulable à tout moment, soit en une seule fois, soit de manière régulière. Au nom de toute l'équipe de Louie : MERCI !Pour avoir des news de Louie, des recos podcasts et culturelles, abonnez-vous à notre newsletter en cliquant ici. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

This week we talk about the RSF, coups, and the liberal world order.We also discuss humanitarian aid, foreign conflicts, and genocide.Recommended Book: Inventing the Renaissance by Ada PalmerTranscriptIn 2019, a military government took over Sudan, following a successful coup d'état against then-President Omar al-Bashir, who had been in power for thirty years. al-Bashir's latter years were plagued by popular demonstrations against rising costs of living and pretty abysmal living standards, and the government lashed out against protestors violently, before then dissolving local government leaders and their offices, replacing them with hand-picked military and intelligence officers. After he responded violently to yet another, even bigger protest, the military launched their coup, and the protestors pivoted to targeting them, demanding a civilian-run democracy.Just two months later, after unsuccessful negotiations between the new military government and the folks demanding they step aside to allow a civilian government to take charge, the military leaders massacred a bunch civilians who hosted a sit-in protest. Protestors shifted to a period of sustained civil disobedience and a general strike, and the government agreed to hold elections in 2022, three years later, and said that they would investigate the massacre their soldiers committed against those protestors. They also established a joint civilian-military unity government that would run things until the new, civilian government was eventually formed.In late-2021, though, the Sudanese military launched another coup against the unity government, and that council was dissolved, a state of emergency was declared, and all the important people who were helping the country segue back into a democracy were arrested. A new military-only junta was formed, incorporating the two main military groups that were running things, at that point.In 2023, those two military bodies that were working together to run Sudan via this military junta, the Rapid Support Forces, a paramilitary group that were made into a sort of official part of the country's military, while remaining separate from it, and the official Sudanese army, both started aggressively recruiting soldiers and taunting each other with military maneuvers. On April 15 that year, they started firing on each other.This conflict stemmed from the Sudanese military demanding that the RSF dissolve itself, all their people integrating into the country's main military apparatus, but some kind of stand-off seemed to be a long time coming, as the RSF started its recruiting efforts earlier that year, and built up its military resources in the capital as early as February. But as I mentioned, this tinderbox erupted into a shooting war in April, beginning in the capital city, Khartoum, before spreading fast to other major cities.So what eventually became a Sudanese civil, which at this point has been ongoing for nearly 2.5 years, began in April of 2023, was long-simmering before that, is between two heavily armed military groups that ran the country together for a few years, and which both claim to be the rightful leaders or owners of the country, and they're fighting each other in heavily populated areas.This war was also kicked off and is now sustained in part by ethnic conflicts between the main belligerents, which includes the aforementioned Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces, but also the Sudan Liberation Movement, which governs a fairly remote and self-sufficient mountainous area in the southern part of the country, and the al-Hilu movement, which supports the RSF's efforts in the region.What I'd like to talk about today is what's happening on the ground in Sudan, in the third year of this conflict, and at a moment when the world's attention seems to have refocused elsewhere, major governments that would have previously attempted to stop the civil war have more or less given up on doing so, and the Sudanese civilians who have been pulled into the conflict, or who have been forced to flee their homes as a consequence of this war, have been left without food, shelter, or any good guys to cheer for.—Sudan has been plagued by coups since it gained independence from the UK and Egypt in 1956; it's seen 20 coup attempts, 7 of them successful, including that most recent one in 2019, since independence.This region also has a recent history of genocide, perhaps most notably in the western Darfur region, where an estimated quarter of a million people from a trio of ethnic groups were killed between 2003 and 2005, alone, and something like 2.7 million people were displaced, forced to flee the systematic killings, strategically applied sexual violence, and other abuses by the Sudanese military and the local, rebel Janjaweed militias, which were often armed by the government and tasked with weeding out alleged rebel sympathizers in the region.This new civil war is on a completely different scale, though. As of April of 2025, two years into the conflict, it's estimated that about 12.5 million people have been displaced, forced from their homes due to everything being burned down or bombed, due to threats from local military groups, killing and assaulting and forcibly recruiting civilians to their cause, and due to a lack of resources, the food and water and shelter all grabbed by these military forces and denied to those who are just trying to live their lives; and that's true of locally sourced stuff, but also humanitarian aide that makes it into the country—it's grabbed by the people with guns, and the people without guns are left with nothing.More than 3.3 million Sudanese people are estimated to have fled the country entirely, and recent figures show that around 25 million people are facing extreme levels of hunger, on the verge of starving to death, including about five million children and their mothers who are essentially wasting away. There are reports of people eating leaves and charcoal, just to get something in their stomachs, and photo evidence of these unmoving crowds of skeletal people who are desperate to get anything, any kind of nutrition at all, any clean water, still make it out of the country, though less and less, as it's becoming more difficult for reporters to make it into and out of the area, safely, and the internet and other communication services, where they're still available, are often shut down.Aid agencies have said that this civil war has created the world's worst humanitarian crisis, and even the US government, which especially right now has been very hesitant to say anything about foreign conflicts, has made it pretty clear that they consider this to be a genocide; there are conscious, intentional, obviously planned efforts to systematically wipe out different ethnic groups, and to cleanse areas of hated political and religious rivals, but this genocide is being carried out at the exact moment that many of the world's major, wealthy governments, which historically would have tried to step in and remedy the situation in some way—often ham-handedly, sometimes by supporting one side or the other to try to gain influence in the region, but almost always by also airdropping food and medical goods and other resources into the area to try to help civilians—these governments are mostly pulling back from those sorts of efforts.Some analysts and regional experts have suggested that this points toward a new normal in the global geopolitical playing field; the so-called liberal world order that helped organize things, that established rules and norms from the end of WWII onward, and which incentivized everyone playing nice with each other, not invading each other, not committing genocide, and focusing on trade over war, is falling apart, the United States in particular deciding to stop funding things, stop participating, deciding to antagonize the allies that helped it maintain this state of affairs, and to basically drop anything that seems to much like a responsibility to people not in the United States. And a lot of other governments are either scrambling to figure out what that means for them, or deciding that they can afford to do something of the same. China, for instance, while stepping in to fill some of those voids, strategically, has also pulled back on some of its humanitarian efforts, because it no longer needs to invest as much in such things to compete with the US, which no longer seems to be competing in that space at all, with rare exceptions.Conflicts in Africa, also with rare exceptions, also just tend to get less attention than conflicts elsewhere, and there are all sorts of theories as to why this might be the case, from simple racism to the idea that areas with more economic potential are more valuable as allies or supplicants, so wealthy nations with the ability to do something will tend to focus their resources on areas that are more strategically vital or wealth-generating, so as to recoup their investment.Whatever the specifics and rationales, though, Sudan has long been conflict-prone, but this civil war seems to be locking the area into a state of total war—where nothing is off the table, and terror against civilians, and to a certain degree wiping out one's enemies completely, salting the earth, killing all the civilians so they can never threaten your force's dominance again, is becoming fundamental to everyone's military strategy—and that state of total war, in addition to be just horrific all by itself, also threatens to roil the rest of the area, including the far more globally integrated and thus well supported and funded Horn of Africa region, which is strategically vital for many nations, due to its adjacency to the Middle East and several vital ports, and the Sahel, which is a strip of land that stretches across the continent, just south of the Sahara desert, and which in modern history has been especially prone to military coups and periods of violence, at times verging on genocide, and which in recent decades has seen a bunch of democratic governments toppled and replaced by military juntas that have done their best to completely disempower all possible future opposition, at times by committing what look a lot like mini-genocides.This conflict, all by itself, then, is already one of the worst humanitarian situations the world has seen, but the confluence of international distraction—much of our attention and the majority of our resources focused on the also horrible situations in Gaza and Ukraine, and the specter of great power competitions that might arise as a result of Ukraine, or of China deciding to invade Taiwan—alongside the pullback from humanitarian funding, and the seeming distaste previously internationally involved entities, like the US and China, now seem to have when it comes to playing peacemaker, or attempted peacemaker, in these sorts of conflicts.All of which would seem to make it a lot more likely that this conflict, and others like it, will continue to play out, and may even reach a scale that permanently scars Sudan and its people, and which possibly even cascades into a series of regional conflicts, some interconnected, and some merely inspired by the brazenness they can clearly see across the border, and the seeming lack of consequences for those committing these sorts of atrocities in order to attain more power and control.Show Noteshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darfur_genocidehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudanese_civil_war_(2023%E2%80%93present)https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2025/09/sudan-civil-war-humanitarian-crisis/683563/?gift=201cWZnM2XBz2eP81zy0pG9Zt_k9jZnrEhnY7lvH1ZQhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/08/13/sudan-humanitarian-global-world-order-neglect-conflict/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/19/world/africa/sudan-usaid-famine.htmlhttps://www.reuters.com/world/africa/world-food-programme-reduce-food-support-sudan-due-funding-shortages-2025-04-25/https://www.eurasiareview.com/25042025-sudan-war-is-a-global-crisis-in-the-making-analysis/https://apnews.com/article/un-sudan-darfur-war-anniversary-paramilitary-government-dbfff6244d935f595fb7649a87a6e073https://newleftreview.org/sidecar/posts/sudans-world-warhttps://news.un.org/en/story/2025/04/1162576https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/04/1162096https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-map-weekly-regional-update-18-aug-2025https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2wryz4gw7ohttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/30/opinion/sudan-genocide-famine.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudanese_revolutionhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudanese_civil_war_(2023%E2%80%93present)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2021_Sudanese_coup_d%27%C3%A9tathttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sudan_People%27s_Liberation_Movement%E2%80%93Northhttps://www.crisisgroup.org/africa/horn-africa/sudan/stopping-sudans-descent-full-blown-civil-warhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coups_d%27%C3%A9tat_in_Sudan This is a public episode. 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Nearly two and a half years into Sudan’s war, millions remain displaced. Yet some refugees are making the difficult choice to return home, despite the ongoing conflict. UNHCR’s Mamadou Dian Balde explains why Sudanese families are going back, the challenges awaiting them, and the urgent support they need from the international community. In this episode: Mamadou Dian Balde (@mamadou_dbalde), UNHCR’s Regional Director for East and Horn of Africa, and Great Lakes Episode credits: This episode was produced by Tracie Hunte, Sonia Bhagat, and Julia Muldavin, with Phillip Lanos, Spencer Cline, Melanie Marich, Kissa Zehra, Farhan Saleh Rafid, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Kylene Kiang and Sarí el-Khalili. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhemm. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Ney Alvarez is Al Jazeera’s head of audio. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

A decades-long manhunt closed in on international terrorist Illich Ramirez Sanchez, aka Carlos the Jackal, on 14th August, 1994 - when he was sedated and kidnapped by French intelligence agents in Khartoum, Sudan, following a tip-off by the CIA. Affiliated with the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, the Organization for Armed Arab Struggle, and the Japanese Red Army, the Venezuelan militant had been responsible for a slew of major terrorist attacks in the 1970s and 80s, notably the storming of an OPEC meeting in 1975, during which he took hostages and demanded ransoms, and was widely considered the world's most-wanted man.  In this episode, Arion, Rebecca and Olly explain how ‘Carlos' came to acquire not just one, but two nicknames; consider how the politics of the day enabled both his terrorism and his womanising; and reveal why his sperm count ultimately cost him his freedom… Further Reading: • ‘SUDAN SEIZES TERRORIST 'CARLOS THE JACKAL'' (The Washington Post, 1994): https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1994/08/16/sudan-seizes-terrorist-carlos-the-jackal/4e8d3daa-b064-4ca7-ba16-e6f0d68744aa/?itid=sr_2 • ‘Carlos the Jackal: The Extraordinary Life of the Most Notorious Terrorist Before Bin Laden' (Vice, 2022): https://www.vice.com/en/article/4awdbq/carlos-the-jackal-communist-terrorist • ‘'Carlos the Jackal' convicted in France' (AlJazeera English, 2011): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2sUuxYcdro This episode first aired in 2023 Love the show? Support us!  Join 

A massive search and rescue operation continues in Texas with 11 children still missing after catastrophic flash floods. One survivor tells us how her brother was killed as he saved the rest of his family from the rising waters.Also on the programme: authorities in the Sudanese capital Khartoum say they've recovered nearly 4,000 bodies from the city since they took control in May; and the grizzly bear that's got one Canadian community wrapped around its paw.(Photo: A girl speaks on the phone in an area where families were being reunited with campers after deadly flooding in Kerville, Texas, U.S., July 5, 2025. Credit: Reuters)

The New Yorker recently published a report from Sudan, headlined “Escape from Khartoum.” The contributor Nicolas Niarchos journeyed for days through a conflict to reach a refugee camp in the Nuba Mountains, where members of the country's minority Black ethnic groups are seeking safety, but remain imperilled by hunger. The territory is “very significant to the Nuba people,” Niarchos explains to David Remnick. “They feel safe being there because they have managed to resist genocide before by hiding in these mountains. And then you start seeing the children with their distended bellies, and you start hearing the stories of the people who fled.” The civil war pits the Sudanese Army against a militia group called the Rapid Support Forces. Once allies in ousting Sudan's former President, the Army and the R.S.F. now occupy different parts of the country, destroying infrastructure in the opposing group's territory, and committing atrocities against civilians: killing, starvation, and widespread, systematic sexual violence. The warring parties are dominated by Sudan's Arabic-speaking majority, and “there's this very, very toxic combination of both supremacist ideology,” Niarchos says, and “giving ‘spoils' to troops instead of paying them.” One of Niarchos's sources, a man named Wanis, recalls an R.S.F. soldier telling him, “If you go to the Nuba Mountains, we'll reach you there. You Nuba, we're supposed to kill you like dogs.”

The New Yorker recently published a report from Sudan, headlined “Escape from Khartoum.” The contributor Nicolas Niarchos journeyed for days through a conflict to reach a refugee camp in the Nuba Mountains, where members of the country's minority Black ethnic groups are seeking safety, but remain imperilled by hunger. The territory is “very significant to the Nuba people,” Niarchos explains to David Remnick. “They feel safe being there because they have managed to resist genocide before by hiding in these mountains. And then you start seeing the children with their distended bellies, and you start hearing the stories of the people who fled.” The civil war pits the Sudanese Army against a militia group called the Rapid Support Forces. Once allies in ousting Sudan's former President, the Army and the R.S.F. now occupy different parts of the country, destroying infrastructure in the opposing group's territory, and committing atrocities against civilians: killing, starvation, and widespread, systematic sexual violence. The warring parties are dominated by Sudan's Arabic-speaking majority, and “there's this very, very toxic combination of both supremacist ideology,” Niarchos says, and “giving ‘spoils' to troops instead of paying them.” One of Niarchos's sources, a man named Wanis, recalls an R.S.F. soldier telling him, “If you go to the Nuba Mountains, we'll reach you there. You Nuba, we're supposed to kill you like dogs.” Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Ukraine says a ceasefire must be in place first before it will accept a peace deal with Russia, President Trump claims it's not possible for all of the people he wants to deport to get a trial, and after two years of brutal fighting, Sudan's once-vibrant capitol city of Khartoum is in ruins.Want more comprehensive analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Tara Neill, Anna Yukhananov, Ryland Barton, Janaya Williams and Jan Johnson. It was produced by Ziad Buchh, Nia Dumas and Christopher Thomas. We get engineering support from Arthur Laurent. Our technical director is Carleigh Strange. And our Executive Producer is Jay Shaylor. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy