In Egypt, the huge Sudanese population hosts hundreds of thousands of fleeing compatriots. Out of charity, but also out of self-preservation. I wrote down how that works for the Volkskrant.
Sudan war
Sudanese flee to Egypt: "a journey from hell"
After a "journey from hell", tens of thousands of Sudanese are trying to cross the border with Egypt. Women and children do not need a visa, but most men do. For the Volkskrant I traveled to the south of Egypt, where I spoke with torn families who are looking for safety.
The report, with beautiful photos by Rene Clement, is in the paper newspaper today, and online here.
How RSF became rich by money from Gulf states
Through lucrative deals with Gulf states, the Sudanese paramilitaries became so big, rich and powerful that they can now rival the Sudanese army.
My analysis of how the RSF benefited from the fighting in Yemen is published in today’s edition of De Volkskrant.