Why Sudan's horrifying war is being ignored episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 27, 2026 · 17 MIN

Why Sudan's horrifying war is being ignored

from This Is Why

Three years into Sudan's war, millions face hunger, displacement and violence.It was triggered by a power struggle between the army and a paramilitary organisation known as the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).Britain could have a key role in ending the war as its ally the UAE has been accused of backing the RSF.Dominic Waghorn speaks to Sky's Africa correspondent Yousra Elbagir, who has recently returned from Sudan where she visited El Obeid, a city where thousands of civilians have sought shelter. It is facing siege-like conditions, and she tells us about what life is like there and what hope people have that the war will end.Have you got a question for Niall? Email us: [email protected]

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Aug 27, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Why Sudan's horrifying war is being ignored

0:00 17:17

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of This Is Why?

This episode is 17 minutes long.

When was this This Is Why episode published?

This episode was published on August 27, 2026.

Can I download this This Is Why episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!