Media Appearances & Interviews

Hamid Khalafallah speaking at a panel

Beyond his written work, Hamid Khalafallah was a powerful voice in media appearances, panel discussions, and interviews. His ability to articulate complex political dynamics with clarity and compassion made him a sought-after commentator on Sudanese affairs.

Television & Video Interviews

CNN Amanpour: 'A Mass Casualty Event That Could Exceed Hiroshima'

November 3, 2025 | CNN

Nathaniel Raymond from Yale Humanitarian Research Lab and Hamid Khalafallah speak with Bianna Golodryga about documenting atrocities in Sudan and the humanitarian crisis.

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Sudan's Militarized Conflict

April 27, 2023 | Security in Context

Interview about the armed conflict between SAF and RSF, examining the roots and dynamics of the war.

CNN Amanpour: Generals Lack 'The Will' to Commit to a Ceasefire

April 24-25, 2023 | CNN

Hamid spoke with Christiane Amanpour from Khartoum about Sudan's ceasefire situation and the conflict between military factions.

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Why Two Sudan Generals Are Fighting

April 2023 | YouTube

Discussion on the conflict between SAF and RSF and implications for peace in Sudan.

How Being a Young African Leader Changed My Perspective

January 2023 | YouTube

Hamid discusses his experience as an alumnus of the Young African Leaders' Programme.

Counterrevolution in Sudan

July 2023 | YouTube

Discussion about the 2018 Sudanese Revolution and the current conflict.

Podcast Appearances

The Inside Story: What Can Be Done to Stop the Bloodshed in Sudan

October 30, 2025 | Al Jazeera Podcast

Hamid appears as a researcher and policy analyst specializing in governance and development in Sudan.

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The Just Security Podcast: Assessing Sudan's Conflict

July 2025 | Just Security

Hamid joins Laura Beny and Nisrin Elamin to discuss the conflict's origins, dynamics, and international community response.

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The International Risk Podcast: Sudan's Civil War

2024 | The International Risk Podcast

How Sudan's civil war has reshaped authority, militarized elite bargaining, and fragmented governance.

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Jadaliyya Connections: Sudan Update

May 22, 2023 | Jadaliyya Podcast

Hamid and Kholood Khair discuss the ongoing civil war in Sudan with Mouin Rabbani.

Conversation Six - TIMEP Podcast

July 13, 2022 | TIMEP

Conversation with Audrey Bolus discussing Sudan's political transition and challenges.

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Panel Discussions & Conference Presentations

Sudan's Power Chessboard: Rival Governments

October 21, 2025 | TIMEP Virtual Event

Panel with Mahitab Mahgoub, Hamid Khalafallah, and Kholood Khair on SAF's recapture of Khartoum and rival governments.

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War, Displacement, and Sudan's Democracy Movement

January 30, 2024 | AMEL Project Webinar

Hamid and Reem Abbas discuss how activist-led research can fill critical international gaps.

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Sudan in Conflict: Failed International Policy

July 27, 2023 | TIMEP Panel

Panel exploring Sudan's ongoing conflict, the role of the international community, and the way forward.

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Sudan in Perspective: The Conflict and International Community

University of Edinburgh

Panel with Hamid Khalafallah and journalist Mat Nashed, examining the conflict in Sudan and international responses.

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