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Podcast: Beyond the Headlines
Episode: Sudan’s power struggle and the humanitarian crisis it has caused
Description: It’s been almost a year since the war in Sudan broke out, bringing with it death, displacement and a humanitarian disaster.
As the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group continue their deadly power struggle, civilians bear the brunt of the violence and instability gripping the nation.
The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate. More than 8.5 million people have been displaced, with many seeking refuge in neighbouring Egypt, Chad and South Sudan. Around 18 million of Sudan's 48 million people are acutely food insecure, and less than 5 per cent of the population can afford a fu...