As el-Fasher is starved, Sudanese journalists struggle to report a war buried by blackouts and global neglect.
El-Fasher, Sudan: a city besieged, starving and largely unseen. As journalists come under fire in Sudan, a lack of international media interest is helping to conceal one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
Contributors:
Hassan Berkia – Journalist
Kholood Khair – Director, Confluence Advisory
Khalid Medani – Associate Professor, McGill Institute of Islamic Studies
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India’s news channels were once symbols of a vibrant democracy. Today, they’re seen by many of India’s neighbours as propaganda tools – exporting jingoism, sensationalism and Hindutva politics across borders. Meenakshi Ravi reports on rising anti-India sentiment in the region and a crisis of credibility that no longer stops at home.
Featuring:
Roman Gautam – Editor, Himal Southasian
Deepak Kumar Goswami – Filmmaker & actor
Smita Sharma – Journalist
Published On 25 Oct 2025
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/the-listening-post/2025/10/25/el-fasher-siege-starvation-and-a-media-blackout?traffic_source=rss
