Author: Daniel Hilton
In 2009, Bahar Idriss Abu Garda, a Sudanese rebel leader, voluntarily surrendered to the International Criminal Court (ICC) after being accused of involvement in attacks on UN peacekeepers in Darfur. Previously, Abu Garda had led the United Resistance Front rebels and fought against the Khartoum government in Darfur. Today, Abu Garda is a politician heading the Liberation and Justice Party, supporting the Sudanese army. He believes that inclusivity and participation in the government are crucial to overcoming Sudan’s challenges. The conflict in Sudan has led to immense humanitarian disaster, with millions displaced and widespread hunger. The war between the Rapid…
In a surprising turn of events, Keir Starmer’s Labour party has secured a landslide victory in the UK’s general election, winning 412 out of 650 parliamentary seats. Despite this, many pro-Palestinian candidates gained unexpected wins, causing a shift in the political landscape. Starmer was officially appointed as prime minister by King Charles after his party’s triumph, while the Conservatives, led by Rishi Sunak, drastically dropped to just 121 MPs. The Liberal Democrats managed to secure 71 MPs in the election. Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, which was predicted to perform better, only obtained four MPs, overshadowed by independents who strongly…