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Hold Your Fire!

International Crisis Group

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Join Crisis Group's Executive Vice President Richard Atwood as he dives deep into the conflicts that rage around the globe with Crisis Group analysts and special guests. These experts bring a unique, on-the-ground perspective to understanding both why those conflicts persist — and what could bring them to an end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Tahrir Podcast - بودكاست التحرير

Tahrir Podcast - بودكاست التحرير

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Tahrir Podcast is the first political podcast to broadcast from Cairo, offering conversations on Middle Eastern and North African politics and history, along with independent analysis, reporting, and commentary on Egyptian politics. Top 5% podcasts globally. Best 60 Middle East podcasts. .أول بودكاست سياسي يُبث من القاهرة. لقائات مع أكاديميين وصحفيين ونشطاء وسياسيين وأفراد بارزين حول سياسات وتاريخ الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيامن أكثر البودكاست إستماعًا في الشرق الأوسط ومن ضمن أعلي ٥٪؜ عالميًا. ...
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s senior Yemen analyst Ahmed Nagi to talk about the uptick in attacks by Houthi rebels on cargo ships in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean and the prospects for an escalation of the conflict both in Yemen and the broader region. They unpack what the Houthis are tryin…
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(0:10): Bangladesh Erupts: Supreme Court Slashes Controversial Job Quotas Amid Deadly Protests and Unrest (1:54): Russian Forces Capture Villages, US Suspects Missile Aid to Houthis Amid Escalating Ukraine Conflict (3:44): Fierce Clashes in Rafah: Israeli Strikes Kill 64 Amid Failed Ceasefire Talks (5:29): 20,000 Protest in Palma de Mallorca Agains…
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s Israel expert Mairav Zonszein, Israel-Palestine director Rami Dajani and U.S. program director Michael Hanna to talk about the latest from Gaza, prospects for a ceasefire and the risks of all-out war between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. They discuss how the vio…
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(0:10): European Leaders Unite at Blenheim Palace Summit to Counter Russian Threats, Strengthen Ukraine Defense (2:35): Knife Attack Near Champs-Élysées Sparks Security Surge Ahead of Paris Olympics (4:24): Israel's Knesset Rejects Palestinian State Amid Gaza Crisis, Faces Global Backlash (6:37): Rare Siamese Crocodiles Hatch in Cambodia, Boosting …
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(0:10): Germany Bans Far-Right Magazine "Compact," Sparking Debate Over Press Freedom and Democracy (1:46): King Charles III Unveils Bold Labour Agenda: Economic Reforms, Nationalizing Rail, and New Employment Rights (4:00): Global COVID-19 Surge: New Variants, Rising Cases, and Renewed Precautions (7:28): Hezbollah Warns of Full-Scale War Amid Esc…
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s South Asia project director Samina Ahmed to talk about the fallout from the February elections in Pakistan, the deteriorating security in Pakistan’s border regions and Islamabad's relations with Pakistan’s neighbours. They unpack what’s behind the enduring popularity of former …
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(0:10): Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Under Investigation for Witness Tampering in Sarkozy's Libya Campaign Finance Scandal (1:48): Yulia Navalnaya Detained: Widow of Alexei Navalny Arrested Amidst Ongoing Kremlin Crackdown (3:28): China Condemns US Surveillance Amid Accusations of State-Backed Hacking Group APT40 Targeting Pacific Nations (5:25): DOJ Shuts …
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(0:10): Orbán's 'Peace Mission 3.0': Diplomatic Tour Sparks Controversy Amid EU Concerns and U.S. NATO Summit Visit (1:59): Boeing Pleads Guilty to Fraud in 737 Max Crashes, Faces $1.19 Billion in Fines and Oversight (4:05): Singapore Approves 16 Edible Insect Species, Paving Way for Sustainable Dining Revolution (6:04): Iraq Reclaims 181 Smuggled …
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(0:10): French PM Resigns Amid Left-Wing Surge in Snap Elections, Macron Faces Governance Challenges (1:59): Historic Heatwave Grips U.S.: 36 Million Affected, Record Temps, and Deadly Wildfires (3:39): Modi's Historic Diplomatic Tour: Key Summits in Russia and Austria After 40 Years (5:20): Nuclear War Threat: US Target Map Reveals High-Risk Areas…
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Finnish President and former Crisis Group trustee Alexander Stubb to talk about next week’s NATO summit, European security and the war in Ukraine. They assess Finland’s role as one of NATO’s newest members, Europe’s defence spending and preparedness and the future of the alliance as Washingto…
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(0:10): Lufthansa's €829M ITA Airways Buy Gets EU Nod with Competition Safeguards (1:55): Italian Appeals Court Upholds Convictions of American Men in Police Officer's Killing, Sentences Reduced (4:01): World's Oldest Narrative Art Found in Indonesia: 51,200-Year-Old Cave Paintings Reveal Early Human Storytelling (5:52): Israel Seizes Largest West …
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(0:10): Ex-Spy Chief Dick Schoof Becomes Dutch PM, Vows Strict Immigration Policy Amid EU Concerns and Global Tensions (1:55): UN Unites for Human-Centered AI: China and US Lead Global Effort (3:46): FDA Greenlights Eli Lilly's Alzheimer's Drug: Slows Cognitive Decline by 39% (6:01): U.S. Pledges $2.3B in New Military Aid to Ukraine Amid Escalating…
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(0:10): Dr. Abu Salmiya's Release from Israeli Detention Ignites Human Rights Outcry and Political Tensions (2:00): Portugal Hits Record: 82% of Electricity from Renewables in 2024 (4:16): Asia's Factory Boom: Record Growth in South Korea & India Amid Global Economic Surge (6:01): French Directors Jacquot and Doillon Detained Over Historical Sexual…
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(0:10): Coordinated Suicide Attacks in Gwoza Kill 18, Injure 30; Boko Haram Suspected (1:39): Defiant Istanbul Pride Parade Draws Over 100 Protesters Despite Government Ban (3:18): Arab League Removes Hezbollah from Terrorist List, Aims for Regional Peace and Political Stability (4:52): Israeli Airstrike in West Bank Kills Militant, Escalates Regio…
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(0:10): Supreme Court Overturns $6 Billion Purdue Pharma Settlement, Sacklers Face Renewed Legal Battles (1:48): RESURS-P1 Satellite Shatters, ISS Astronauts Take Shelter Amid Growing Space Debris Concerns (3:47): Tragic Train-Bus Collision in Slovakia Claims 7 Lives, Injures 5; Major Rail Line Closed (5:40): Philippines Condemns China Over South C…
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(0:10): Bank of Japan Signals Possible Rate Hike Amid Surging Inflation and Yen Concerns (2:26): Fatal Fire at South Korean Lithium Battery Plant Claims 22 Lives, Sparks Safety Concerns (4:22): Supreme Court to Hear Biden's Challenge to Tennessee's Transgender Youth Healthcare Ban (5:55): Thuringian AfD Leader Faces Legal Turmoil Over Nazi Slogan, …
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s Europe & Central Asia director Olga Oliker to talk about the latest from Ukraine, whether a negotiated settlement can be reached anytime soon and the future of European security. They discuss the Ukraine Summit of Peace in Switzerland and whether it met the expectations of Kyiv…
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(0:10): Tragic Migrant Shipwrecks Near Italy: 11 Dead, Over 60 Missing Including Children (2:07): YouTube Launches Community Notes to Combat Misinformation Ahead of US Election (3:54): Global Nuclear Arms Race Intensifies: SIPRI Warns of Escalating Threats and Urges Disarmament Efforts (5:49): Putin Overhauls Defense Ministry Amid Ukraine Conflict,…
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(0:10): Netanyahu Rejects Gaza Ceasefire Amid Humanitarian Crisis; 37,337 Dead in Conflict (1:33): Armed Man Shot by Police During Euro 2024 Fan Parade in Hamburg; No Football-Related Motive (3:20): Portugal Backs Ambitious EU Nature Restoration Law to Combat Biodiversity Loss and Climate Change (5:41): Madonna, World Leaders Demand Return of 19,00…
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s Türkiye/Cyprus project director Nigar Göksel to talk about Türkiye’s foreign policy, particularly in its neighbourhood. They discuss the fallout of the Gaza war for Türkiye’s relations with Israel and the U.S., and Ankara’s evolving relations with other countries in the Eastern…
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(0:10): Meloni Steers G7 Summit in Italy: Biden’s Security Pact with Zelenskyy, $50 Billion Aid for Ukraine Unveiled (1:53): EU Slaps Up to 38.1% Tariffs on Chinese EVs to Boost Local Production, Market Reacts Warily (4:32): Supreme Court Upholds Access to Abortion Pill in Major Win for Reproductive Rights (6:14): Hezbollah Launches Major Attack on…
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(0:10): US Professor Among Four Stabbed in China Park Attack; Incident Deemed Isolated by Chinese Government (2:03): Tragic Shipwreck in Gulf of Aden Claims 49 Lives, 140 Still Missing (3:46): Biden Admin Mulls Tighter Curbs on China's Access to Cutting-Edge Semiconductor Tech (5:37): Climate Change Fuels Surge in Mosquito-Borne Diseases Across Eur…
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(0:10): René Aust Leads AfD in EU Parliament Amid Scandals and Rising Extreme Right Concerns (2:00): Historic Ruling: Valencia Fans Jailed for Racial Abuse of Real Madrid's Vinícius Júnior (3:50): Supreme Court Seeks Biden's Input on Major Oil Companies' Bid to Block Climate Lawsuits (5:23): Macron and Steinmeier Mark Oradour Massacre Anniversary, …
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(0:10): Ukraine Targets Russian Su-57 Jets with Drones in Bold Strike, Escalating Tensions with NATO Support (2:07): Houthi Rebels Escalate Maritime Attacks, Target Cargo Ships and Fire Missile at Israel (3:40): Germany Eyes Military Revival: Defense Minister Pushes for 60,000 Reservists and Reintroduces Conscription (5:06): Thailand's Leading Part…
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group experts Praveen Donthi, Pauline Bax and Falko Ernst to talk about the recent elections in India, South Africa and Mexico. Richard first talks to Praveen about the setbacks for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP in India, what explains Indian voters’ discontent with the party, as …
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(0:10): UNICEF: 181 Million Children Facing Severe Food Poverty, Africa Hit Hard (1:49): Sudan Crisis: RSF Attack on Wad al-Noura Kills 100, Including 35 Children, Amidst Growing Famine and Displacement (3:49): Tokyo Invests $1.28M in Matchmaking App and Childcare to Combat Birth Rate Decline (5:59): Pakistan, Denmark, Greece, Somalia, Panama Elect…
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(0:10): Putin Warns of "Asymmetric Response" to Western Arms, Criticizes Germany's Missile Plans at Economic Forum (2:11): UN Report Warns of Starvation in Gaza as Israeli-Hamas Tensions Escalate (4:04): EU Court Rules Against McDonald's: Supermac's Wins Right to Use 'Big Mac' for Chicken Burgers (5:45): Violence Erupts at Jerusalem Flag March as T…
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(0:10): Modi Faces Coalition Challenge After Election Setback; Economic Reforms at Risk (2:06): Mexico's First Female President Faces Crisis as Mayor Yolanda Sánchez Murdered Amid Rising Political Violence (4:02): Netanyahu Resists Biden's Cease-Fire Push Amid Rising Internal Tensions and Regional Pressure (5:49): Zelensky Secures Philippines' Supp…
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(0:10): Claudia Sheinbaum Becomes Mexico's First Female and Jewish President, Pledges Renewable Energy and Gender Equality (2:15): Zelenskyy Accuses Russia, China of Undermining Peace Summit; Urges Global Unity (4:22): Trump Convicted, Raises $141M Amid Legal Battle; Election Polls Show Dead Heat with Biden (6:55): Biden Pushes Three-Phase Gaza Dea…
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(0:10): Zelenskiy Accuses China of Aiding Russia, Urges Global Peace Effort at Shangri-La Dialogue (2:17): Trump Convicted on 34 Counts: Historic Verdict Sparks Political Drama and Legal Battles (4:21): Netanyahu Under Pressure: Biden's Ceasefire Plan for Gaza Faces Opposition Amid Intense Conflict (6:18): Severe Flooding in Southern Germany: Thous…
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s Africa director Murithi Mutiga to talk about Kenyan President William Ruto’s recent visit to the U.S., Nairobi’s involvement in Somalia, DR Congo and Haiti and Washington’s evolving role in Africa. They discuss the motives for and implications of President Ruto’s trip to the U.…
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(0:10): Juror Controversy Clouds Deliberations in Trump's Hush Money Trial; Outcome Uncertain (2:01): 45 Dead in Israel's Rafah Airstrike: Global Outrage, Humanitarian Crisis, and Calls for Ceasefire Escalate (3:37): Harvey Weinstein Faces Potential New Charges as More Accusers Emerge Ahead of Retrial (5:26): Mastermind Behind $5.9 Billion Global C…
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Alex Rowell is a journalist, writer, and online editor at New Lines Magazine. In episode 40 of Tahrir Podcast, we discussed his most recent book, “We Are Your Soldiers: How Gamal Abdel Nasser Remade the Arab World,” which offers an eccentric but provocative retelling of modern Arab history, providing an engaging account of Nasser's influence on the…
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(0:10): Trump's Hush Money Trial: Jury Deliberates on 34 Counts Amidst High-Profile Drama (1:49): Global Outrage Erupts Over Deadly Israeli Airstrike in Gaza: Calls for Ceasefire and International Intervention (3:55): NATO Backs Macron's Proposal for Ukraine; Portugal Signs Major Defense and Aid Agreement (5:50): SpaceX Launches EarthCARE Satellite…
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(0:10): Netanyahu Faces Global Condemnation Over Gaza Airstrikes; UN Calls for Investigation Amid Rising Tensions (2:04): Papua New Guinea Rushes to Evacuate 7,900 as Second Landslide Looms; Over 2,000 Feared Trapped (3:48): Spain, Ireland, Norway Recognize Palestine, Sparking Israeli Backlash and Regional Tensions (5:44): China, Japan, South Korea…
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Netanyahu Admits "Tragic Mistake" in Gaza Airstrike Killing 45; Global Outcry and Calls for Ceasefire Deadly Storms Ravage Central and Southern U.S., Claiming 21 Lives and Prompting States of Emergency Australia Pledges $2.5M Aid for Papua New Guinea Landslide Rescue Amidst Deadly Crisis Severe Cyclone Remal Devastates India and Bangladesh: 16 Dead…
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(0:10): Rocket Attack on Tel Aviv Escalates Israel-Gaza Tensions; ICC Seeks Arrest Warrant for Netanyahu Amid Ceasefire Talks (1:55): Kaolokam Landslide Death Toll Surges to 670 in Papua New Guinea; Australia and Indonesia Offer Aid (3:50): Israeli Airstrikes on Gaza Camp Kill 35 Amid UN Court Order to Halt Offensive (5:55): Russian Airstrike on Kh…
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group experts Ali Vaez, Mairav Zonszein and Stephen Pomper to talk about the death of Iran’s president Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash and the International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor’s request for arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. Richard first speaks to Ali to d…
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(0:10): Israel Recalls Ambassadors After Spain, Ireland, and Norway Recognize Palestine, Escalating Diplomatic Tensions (2:42): Avian Flu Crisis: H5N1 Spreads from Birds to Livestock, Human Cases Reported in Australia and US (5:16): Live Nation Faces Massive Antitrust Lawsuit: Future of Ticketmaster and Live Events Industry at Stake (6:52): Macron …
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(0:10): Ireland, Norway, and Spain Recognize Palestine Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict, Sparking Global Reactions (1:56): Global Tech Giants Pledge to Boost AI Safety at Seoul Summit, Unveil New Risk Guidelines (4:12): Pentagon Confirms Russian Satellite as Space Weapon, Escalating US-Russia Tensions (6:31): Macron in New Caledonia Amid Deadly Unrest; T…
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(0:10): Tragic Turbulence: Singapore Airlines Flight Plummets 6,000 Feet, 1 Dead, Over 30 Injured (2:13): ICC Warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas Leaders Ignite Global Controversy and Debate on War Crimes (4:07): Iran Mourns as Helicopter Crash Claims President Raisi and Foreign Minister Amid Political Turmoil (5:57): Trump's Lawyer Antagonizes Judge,…
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(0:10): Iran Mourns President and Foreign Minister After Fatal Helicopter Crash Amidst Calls for Change (2:01): ICC Seeks Arrest Warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas Leaders Over Alleged Gaza War Crimes (4:12): Julian Assange Wins Right to Appeal US Extradition Amid Espionage Charges and Free Speech Concerns (6:03): Taiwan's President Lai Inaugurated for …
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(0:10): Iranian President and Top Officials Missing After Helicopter Crash Near Azerbaijan Border (1:48): Elon Musk Launches Starlink in Indonesia, Bringing High-Speed Internet to Remote Regions (3:42): Netanyahu Under Fire: Gantz's Ultimatum and Public Outcry Shake Israeli Leadership Amid Conflict Crisis (5:42): Singapore Faces COVID-19 Surge: 25,…
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(0:10): Slovakian Prime Minister Stable After Assassination Attempt Amid Political Crisis (1:59): Trump Open to RFK Jr. in Debates, Biden Campaign Says No (4:10): Lawrence Wong Inaugurated as Singapore's Fourth Prime Minister (6:20): France Bolsters New Caledonia Security Amid Deadly Riots Over Voting Reform (7:57): EU Probes Meta for Child Safety,…
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group’s China and Philippines experts Amanda Hsiao and Georgi Engelbrecht to talk about friction between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea. They discuss recent incidents involving Chinese coast guard vessels ramming and firing water cannons at Philippine supply boats nea…
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(0:10): Lawrence Wong Inaugurated as Singapore's Prime Minister: Pledges Unity and Progress (1:59): Macron Declares Emergency in New Caledonia Amid Deadly Riots; TikTok Banned, Troops Deployed (3:49): Zelensky Cancels Visits Amid Kharkiv Offensive; EU, US Bolster Ukraine Support (5:42): Biden vs. Trump: Clash Set for Two Televised Debates Ahead of …
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(0:10): Trump on Trial: Ex-Lawyer Cohen Testifies on Hush Money, Playboy Model, and 'Access Hollywood' Spin (1:56): Flash Floods and Mudslides in West Sumatra Kill 43, Volcanic Threat Looms (3:28): Russian Offensive Intensifies in Northeast Ukraine, Captures Key Town Amid Aid Delays (5:40): AfD's Extremist Label Upheld: Court Backs Intelligence Sur…
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(0:10): Rare G5 Storm Ignites Northern Lights Show in Unusual Spots, UK on Alert (2:17): Israel Escalates Rafah Offensive; US Halts Arms, Fears of Genocide Rise (4:19): Russian Advance Threatens Vovchansk; Zelensky Calls for Calm Amidst Escalating Eastern Ukraine Conflict (5:52): Deadly Deluge in Sumatra: 34 Killed as Flash Floods and Mount Marapi'…
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In this episode of Hold Your Fire!, Richard is joined by Crisis Group experts Alan Boswell, Shewit Woldemichael, Rami Dajani and Rob Blecher about the latest from Sudan’s western Darfur region and from Gaza. Richard first talks to Alan and Shewit about the worsening violence in North Darfur. As the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces encircle the cit…
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(0:10): Biden Warns Israel: US May Cut Certain Arms Over Rafah Assault (1:43): Xi's Historic Hungary Visit Bolsters Sino-Hungarian Alliance Amid EU Diplomacy (4:05): Putin Invokes Nazi Past, Warns of Nuclear Might Amid Victory Day (6:11): Deadly Tornadoes Ravage US: Multiple Fatalities and States Declare Emergency (7:55): Rafah Exodus: Over 100K Fl…
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