With al-Fashar starving, Sudanese journalists struggle to report on a war buried by blackouts and global neglect.
El-Fasher, Sudan: A besieged, starving and largely invisible city. As journalists come under fire in Sudan, a lack of international media interest is helping to hide one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
Contributors:
Hassan Berkia – Journalist
Khulud Khair – Director, Sangam Consultants
Khalid Medani – Associate Professor, McGill Institute of Islamic Studies
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In the occupied West Bank, American journalist Jasper Nathaniel filmed Israeli settlers – backed by soldiers – attacking Palestinians during the olive harvest. Ryan Kohls talks to Nathaniel about what he saw and what it reveals about Israel’s culture of impunity.
News channels in India were once symbols of a vibrant democracy. Today, many of India’s neighbors see them as propaganda tools – exporting jingoism, sensationalism and Hindutva politics across borders. Meenakshi Ravi reports on growing anti-India sentiment in the region and a crisis of credibility that no longer stops at home.
Featured:
Roman Gautam – Editor, Himal South Asian
Deepak Kumar Goswami – Film producer and actor
Smita Sharma – Journalist
Published on October 25, 2025