Can a Ceasefire Stop Sudan’s Crisis?
Atrocities against civilians in Sudan are once again rising, and now the White House is pushing for a ceasefire. Martin Griffiths explains what’s really at stake.
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About the Episode
Sudan is now the world’s largest humanitarian crisis—bigger than Gaza and Ukraine combined—yet it remains one of the least covered and least funded. Martin Griffiths, former UN Under‑Secretary‑General for Humanitarian Affairs, explains why a ceasefire has remained out of reach and whether global pressure can still make a difference.
About the Speakers
Executive Director, Mediation Group International, Former Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, United Nations
Martin Griffiths is a renowned international mediator and humanitarian with five decades of experience at the United Nations and beyond. He most recently served as UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs, leading global responses to crises affecting millions. Griffiths was the Founding Director of the Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue in Geneva and the European Institute of Peace.
President & Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Council on Global Affairs
Dr. Leslie Vinjamuri joined the Council in 2025 as the president and chief executive officer, after previously serving as director of the US and the Americas program at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, known as Chatham House, in London. She brings nearly 30 years of experience working at the intersection of international affairs, research, policy, and public engagement.