Millions watched as a performer climbed a car prop during Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show and unfurled a half Sudanese-half Palestinian flag before being tackled by security. The NFL banned the performer from all events and stadiums for life. Protests against the war in Gaza and U.S. support for Israel have been common, sparking demonstrations throughout the country. A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is fragile, with accusations from both sides. Protests erupted after an attack on Israel by Hamas, with Israel retaliating with bombings on Gaza. The conflict in Sudan has escalated, with the death toll tripling in a week. The Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces are engaged in a deadly battle, leading to widespread displacement, starvation, and malnutrition. The U.S. has sanctioned Sudanese leaders for attacks on civilians and using starvation as a weapon of war. The situation in Sudan is labeled a “crisis of staggering scale and cruelty” by humanitarian organizations.
The Reason a Super Bowl performer Displayed a Palestinian-Sudanese Flag
