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Sudan war: 'Music saved my life'

We hear from Sudanese musicians on how music is giving people hope and healing.

15 April marks three years since the Sudan war began, as the vicious power struggle between Sudan’s army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces continues.

More than 150,000 people have died in the conflict across the country, and about 12 million have fled their homes in what the United Nations has called the world's largest humanitarian crisis.

Yet even in the darkest moments, music lives on. Sudanese musicians are using their voices to spread hope - and to heal. We hear from one of Sudan’s most influential bands, Aswat Almadina, on how music is helping them survive. 

Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Fana Negash, Basma El Atti and Bashar Osman
Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah
Senior Producer: Priya Sippy
Editor: Maryam Abdalla

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