'No one else will': Sudan's journalists risk all to report the war
japantimes.co.jpPublished: 4/24/2025
Summary
Journalists in Sudan's Darfur region face immense risks daily as they climb treacherous terrain for vital communication links amid a two-year-long communication blackout caused by intense conflict. Despite these challenges, they continue to report on the horrors of Darfur, including acts of sexual violence and ethnic mass killings, while enduring intense armed fighting between Sudan's army and RSF since 2023. At least 28 journalists have been killed in this harrowing endeavor, highlighting their immense sacrifices to preserve awareness of one of the world's most desperate regions.