Krisen-Reporter Jan Jessen berichtet
In Crisis Mode
Veröffentlicht am 15.10.2025 / 04:55
For more than two years, a brutal power struggle has been raging in Sudan between the army and a powerful militia. Fourteen million people have been displaced, and hundreds of thousands are starving. Why does this war receive so little attention – and who stands to gain from its continuation?
In this episode of “In Crisis Mode”, FUNKE war and crisis reporter Jan Jessen speaks with Sudan analyst Roman Deckert, Jeroen Stol from Welthungerhilfe, and Maria Fix from Médecins Sans Frontières about the war economy, the humanitarian crisis – and the courage of those who choose to stay.
1 – A Forgotten War
Jan Jessen introduces the conflict in Sudan – two generals fighting for power, while millions suffer.
2 – Who’s Fighting Whom?
Sudan expert Roman Deckert explains the background: the national army, militias, gold, and geopolitical interests.
3 – A Nation Starving
Jeroen Stol from Welthungerhilfe reports from Port Sudan on blocked aid deliveries, dangerous access routes, and empty warehouses.
4 – Forgotten by the World
Why Sudan rarely makes headlines – and what that means for donations and humanitarian projects.
5 – Hospitals Under Fire
Maria Fix from Médecins Sans Frontières describes providing care in eastern Sudan and Darfur – often at risk to her own life.
6 – The Business of War
Gold, power, and international networks: how conflict turns into commerce – and who profits from it.
7 – Don’t Look Away
Jan’s closing thoughts: why Sudan deserves more attention – and why bearing witness is a form of help.
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