The world just passed the three year mark of the war in Sudan - the largest displacement and humanitarian crisis in the world. We spoke with U.S. Representative Sara Jacobs (D-CA) about the impact the war has had on Sudanese civilians and refugees, the role of external actors in fueling the conflict, and what the United States can do to help end it. Then, we met with Emi Mahmoud, a renowned poet, author, and humanitarian activist who grew up in Darfur to hear about the RSF's genocidal violence in Darfur and how local community groups are supporting each other across Sudan. Timed Takeaways [0:46] Setting the scene: unpacking the scale of the crisis and warring parties in Sudan [4:24] Representative Jacobs on the impact of aid cuts for Sudanese refugees [8:00] Representative Jacobs on the role of the UAE in fueling the conflict in Sudan [13:35] Representative Jacobs on needed U.S. leadership and congressional engagement to end the war in Sudan [19:20] Representative Jacobs on setting the record straight about migration management at the U.S. southern border [24:03] Emi Mahmoud on the RSF's atrocities and siege of El Fasher, Darfur [33:00] Emi Mahmoud on the role of racism and Arabization in the war in Sudan [43:44] Preventing further deaths in Sudan and ways to take action [52:08] Roundup: Displacement in the news this week [54:30] Tribute to former Refugees International President Lionel Rosenblatt Mentioned in This Episode: <a href="https://www.refugeesinternational.org/reports-briefs/aid-and-accountability-for-sudanese-refugees-in-chad/"> Aid and Accountability for Sudanese Refugees in Chad</a> – Refugees International <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/20/opinion/sudan-darfur-genocide.html"> The Darfur Genocide Never Ended</a> - New York Times <a href="https://www.refugeesinternational.org/statements-and-news/refugees-international-calls-for-action-new-evidence-of-united-arab-emirates-fueling-genocide-in-sudan/"> Refugees International Calls for Action: New Evidence of United Arab Emirates Fueling Genocide in Sudan</a> – Refugees International <a href="https://www.refugeesinternational.org/get-involved/take-action/">Refugees International Take Action: NO Weapons Sales to the UAE Until They End Support for Genocide in Sudan</a> – Refugees International <a href="https://www.speakoutonsudan.org/">https://www.speakoutonsudan.org/</a> <a href="http://darfuridp.org">darfuridp.org</a> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/23/world/asia/afghans-qatar-refugees-congo.html"> Afghans Who Helped U.S. Forces Say They're Being Pushed Back to the Taliban</a> – New York Times <a href="https://www.justsecurity.org/132370/tigray-ethiopia-action-prevent-war/"> Risk of Renewed War in Tigray: Painful Reminders From Ethiopia's Last War Demand Action to Prevent Another</a> - Just Security

"No one was spared." The war in Sudan and the genocide in Darfur with Representative Sara Jacobs and Emi Mahmoud

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