El-Fasher: Siege, starvation and a media blackout

by | Oct 25, 2025 | World

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 – JournalistKholood Khair – Director, Confluence AdvisoryKhalid Medani – Associate Professor, McGill Institute of Islamic StudiesOn our radar:In the occupied West Bank, American journalist Jasper Nathaniel filmed Israeli settlers – backed by soldiers – attacking Palestinians during the olive harvest. Ryan Kohls speaks to Nathaniel about what he witnessed and what it reveals about Israel’s culture of impunity.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 SouthasianDeepak Kumar Goswami – Filmmaker & actorSmita Sharma – JournalistPublished On 25 Oct 202525 Oct 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share

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