Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

ESCALATING ATTACKS IN SUDAN 

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Fighting in Sudan’s el-Fasher has intensified as the Rapid Support Forces tighten their siege on the city. Airstrikes over the weekend killed at least 19 people, while the UN warns of starvation, with thousands of children suffering severe malnutrition. UN chief António Guterres has called for an urgent ceasefire to protect civilians. POV speaks to Mohamed Osman, who is a researcher Human Rights Watch, 
1 Sep 2025 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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