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Sudan
Satellite Imagery Checks Violence Along Sudan’s Border
Human rights activists have come up with the Satellite Sentinel Project that purchases satellite imagery of Sudan and South Sudan and analyzes it to help find those who are waging war.
Sudanese Rapper and Former-Child Soldier Emmanuel Jal Honored with Common Ground Award
The World’s Marco Werman speaks with Sudanese rapper and former-child soldier Emmanuel Jal about his achievements in his homeland since he recorded his first album in 2005.
Sudan Government Bombing Nuba People
Macrae discusses his recent documentary on the Sudanese government’s bombing of the Nuba people.
Nuba People Clash With Sudanese Government Forces
Local people in the Nuba Mountains have been clashing with Sudanese government forces.
The Tight Ties Between Sudan’s President and China
China has been an important backer of the Sudanese leader. But that support has been controversial.
Sudan’s Next Flashpoint
The Geo Quiz is looking for a mountainous region that could become Sudan’s latest flashpoint.
Bloody Dispute Clouds South Sudan’s Approaching Independence
A bombing campaign in border state Kordofan causes huge suffering to civilians.
Harrowing Tales of Abyei Refugees
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Journalists have had a tough time getting into the southern Sudanese town of Abyei since troops from northern Sudan seized the area earlier this month. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with reporter Rebecca Hamilton who recounts the harrowing tales of refugees who fled Abyei after the attack. Download MP3
Violence Along South Sudan’s New Northern Border
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The BBC’s James Copnall tells anchor Lisa Mullins that there is worry about a full-scale war erupting between northern and southern Sudan. The Abyei region is at the crux of this latest dispute where looting and fires have erupted. Download MP3
South Sudan’s reliance on NGOs
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South Sudan is poised to become Africa’s newest nation, but its government is dependent on foreign non-governmental organizations for many of its functions. Matthew Brunwasser reports from Juba on what the NGOs do in South Sudan, and about concerns that the new country is too dependent on the groups. Download MP3Video: NGO workers’ party
Evangelical role in Sudan
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Evangelical Christianity is gaining prominence in South Sudan. The religious awakening comes in the wake of a vote earlier this year for an independent country. Many believe there never would have been a vote without the support of American churches. Matthew Brunwasser reports from Juba, the capital of South Sudan. Download MP3
Why Libya is different from Darfur
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The military intervention in Libya unfolded relatively quickly. Just over a month passed between the first protest in Libya and the first airstrikes. Compare that with the Darfur crisis where mass atrocities unfolded for years while the UN Security Council wrangled over what to do. The World’s Jeb Sharp considers the reasons for the difference. Download MP3Jeb Sharp’s history podcast: How We Got Here
Racism in Sudan
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Matthew Brunwasser reports on how racism has played a divisive role in relations between Sudan’s ruling northeners and the people of southern Sudan. Ethnically, northern Sudanese are generally classified as Arabs and Southerners as blacks. But many Sudanese are a combination of both Arabs and Africans and the deep rooted racism of the northerners has long been politically destabilizing. Download MP3Slideshow: Matthew Brunwasser reports from Sudan
Signs of unrest in Sudan
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The World’s Marco Werman interviews Rebecca Hamilton, author of Fighting for Darfur: Public Action and the Struggle to Stop Genocide. Download MP3
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