War, Resistance & Power | Hamid Khalafallah on Sudan’s Crisis & Grassroots Movements

In this powerful episode of Kianistan, researcher and policy analyst Hamid Khalafallah joins us to break down the complex and devastating conflict unfolding in Sudan. With years of academic and field experience studying grassroots movements and political transitions in Africa, Hamid provides clear, human-centered insight into the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) — and how civilians are caught in the crossfire.We explore the political fractures that led to Sudan’s collapse, the resilience of civil society, and the critical but often damaging role of international and regional actors such as the UAE, Egypt, and Western governments. Hamid also sheds light on the humanitarian catastrophe, displacement, and the economic drivers of war — including RSF’s control over key gold mining operations.A must-listen episode for anyone seeking an informed, nuanced understanding of Sudan’s ongoing tragedy.🎙 Topics Discussed:• Sudan’s internal war: SAF vs RSF dynamics• Grassroots resistance & political transitions• International interference: UAE, Egypt, West• Humanitarian crisis, displacement & civil society• Economic drivers of conflict, including gold mines👤 About Hamid Khalafallah:Hamid Khalafallah is a researcher, policy analyst, and development practitioner pursuing a PhD on grassroots movements and political transitions in Africa. His work focuses on governance, democracy, civil society, and the political economy of conflict across the continent.🌐 Connect with Hamid Khalafallah:• X (Twitter): https://x.com/hamidmurtada• LinkedIn: / hamid-khalafallah 📌 Subscribe for deep, global political analysis from voices shaping change.🎧 Listen on all platforms – search Kianistan.🌐 Visit: www.kianistan.com💼 Sponsored by: www.worldwidelistings.co.ukHashtags:#HamidKhalafallah #Sudan #SudanWar #RSF #SAF #GrassrootsMovements #AfricaPolitics #HumanitarianCrisis #PoliticalTransitions #KianistanPodcast