Amid the Sudan crisis, an information battle
Video duration 24 minutes 57 seconds
In addition to the fighting in Sudan, there is a battle of stories as the base pushes information out. Plus the rise of racist rhetoric in Tunisia.
The Sudanese capital of Khartoum today resembles a war zone, where two generals and their armies fight for control of one country. Both are posting their stories on social media, jostling for control of the state-run airwaves.
contributors:
Declan Walsh – Chief Africa Correspondent, The New York Times
Matthew Benson – Sudan research director, London School of Economics
Yassmin Abdel-Magied – Author, talk about a revolution
Hager Ali – Research fellow, German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA)
Dallia Mohammed Abdelmoneim – Sudanese activist
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contributors:
Monia Ben Hamadi – Editor in Chief, Inkyfada
Reem Garfi – Anti-racism activist
Amine Snoussi – Journalist and political analyst