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Inside the Sudan war with the Sudanese army

Inside the Sudan war with the Sudanese army

Sudan's army launches a major offensive to retake capital Khartoum

Focus on Africa · BBC World Service

September 27, 202431m 32s

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Show Notes

The leader of the Sudanese army has told UN General Assembly in New York, that a peace deal depends on the paramilitary Rapid Support Force laying down their arms. The army has also launched a major offensive in the capital Khartoum, targeting areas in the hands of RSF. The BBC's Barbara Plett has got rare access to Sudan. She's accompanied the army to some areas and reports on the how the war is devastating lives.

Also, was there an attempted coup in Benin, and by whom?

And the remains of South African anti apartheid freedom fighters who died whilst in exile, are returned home for proper burial.

Presenter: Audrey Brown Producers: Victor Sylver and Rob Wilson in London Technical Producer: Chris Ablakwa Senior Journalist: Karnie Sharp Ediros: Alice Muthengi and Andre Lombard