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Conspiracy in Sudan: Who's Running the Civil War?

Aug 26, 2026 · 1h 10m

Summary

This episode investigates the underreported third civil war in Sudan, detailing the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces. The hosts explore the region’s colonial history, the 2011 split with South Sudan, and the rise of warlords General Al-Burhan and Hemedti. They argue that the war is a proxy conflict fueled by foreign powers like Russia, Iran, and the UAE seeking control over resources and strategic Red Sea access.

Topics discussed

Introduction: Unexplained events and the Sudan conflict Sponsor reads: Cosentix, YouTube Premium, and Health vs Hype Geography and ancient history of Sudan and Kush Colonialism, independence, and the roots of civil war The First and Second Civil Wars and South Sudan's independence The 2019 Revolution and the rise of the Third Civil War Sponsor reads: Cosentix, Amazon Health AI, and ChatGPT The warring factions: SAF, RSF, and the humanitarian crisis The cults of personality: Generals Al-Burhan and Hemedti Sponsor reads: Cosentix, Amazon Health AI, and YouTube Premium Defining proxy wars and the global arms trade Foreign interests: UAE, Iran, Russia, and the gold trade Ideology vs. profit and the role of military contractors Conclusion, call to action, and final sponsor reads
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