Meddling in Sudan’s civil war, with hopes of turning a profit

The World

The conflict-plagued north African nation of Sudan is rich in natural resources. Various international actors are fueling its civil war, with an eye on the bottom line. John Prendergast, co-founder of the investigative nonprofit The Sentry, talks with host Carol Hills about how Middle Eastern countries, as well as mercenary groups, stand to profit from the war.

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