Hate speech and incitement on social media during the war in Sudan
As the armed conflict in Sudan, which erupted in mid-April, intensified, its impacts on society became severe, manifesting as violent reactions, with hate speech being a primary form of these reactions, primarily propagated through social media.
How does a network promoting the UAE’s interests on Twitter aim to shape public opinion in African and Arab countries?
Social media is primarily intended to provide a platform for the free expression of opinions. However, governments can also use it to propagate political propaganda and influence public opinion.
“Take Care of Our Children If I Don’t Return”:The Threat of Forced Deportation Looms Over Sudanese Refugees in Egypt
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UAE–Israel to Far Right: Inventing “Christian Killings” Distract from RSF Crimes in El Fasher
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RSF Commander ‘Abu Lulu’ on TikTok: Glorifying Atrocities in Sudan
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Military Deception in War: How Civilians’ Use of Military Terminology Distorts the Reality of What Is Happening in the Field
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Blood Ingots: How Sudan’s Gold is Smuggled to Fund Its Brutal War
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civilians and governments on the losing end as gold smuggling booms in Africa
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Open Source Investigation: Bombardment of the Central Market in South Khartoum
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«The Irregular migration markets».. How does Facebook facilitate the work of smugglers?
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“Take Care of Our Children If I Don’t Return”:The Threat of Forced Deportation Looms Over Sudanese Refugees in Egypt
This report was originally published in Arabic on Feb 2, 2026. “On his way to work, my husband took
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Billions of dollars in gold are being smuggled out of distressed parts of Africa, as record demand drives production
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