MENA Media
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10 sources in MENA Media are amplifying 20 narrative items relating to the narrative of escalating violence and humanitarian crises in Sudan. The narratives connect themes of military conflict, blame between the Sudanese army and RSF, and the severe impact on civilians, highlighting the dire consequences of the ongoing civil war.
Reviewing a number of the most relevant narrative items indicates that media sources are portraying the ongoing conflict in Sudan with varying degrees of emphasis and bias. Al Tagyheer presents a negative portrayal of events, especially highlighting allegations of arson and the escalation of violence, employing emotionally charged language to underscore the humanitarian crisis, such as referring to the “devastating impact” of attacks. In contrast, The Peninsula Qatar frames the army's recent seizure of its headquarters as a crucial positive development, using terms like "significant victory" which suggests a narrative of strength. Similarly, Al-Jazeera reports on the drone strike on a hospital in a neutral yet alarming light, focusing on the humanitarian implications but lacking emotionally loaded descriptors.
Moreover, Dabanga stresses the negative implications of the Jeili refinery fire, pointing to the health risks and difficulties faced by citizens, while Al-Araby Al-Jadeed emphasizes the army's claims of victory in a more objective tone, although it recognizes the continued suffering. The coverage across outlets reflects a tendency toward sensationalism in some narratives versus a more analytical approach in others. The contrasting characterizations highlight the complexity of the situation and suggest the influence of each outlet’s potential biases, which readers should consider when interpreting the events.
The MENA Media module tracks a large number of media organizations and journalists operating in and reporting on the Middle East and North Africa.