TV & radio presenter, documentary-maker, broadcast journalist • News & current affairs [email protected]
London, England
Joined March 2009
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Reya El-Salahi retweeted
Sudan’s humanitarian emergency:
•25 million in extreme hunger
•9 million (London’s population) displaced
•Children as young as 1 raped
It took us months to get the powerful testimony of children & experts there & footage to tell this forgotten story
Watch our special report
The UN has told ITV News that Sudan is facing the world's largest humanitarian crisis which is going unnoticed
A British doctor, who has just returned from Sudan, says the 'scale of suffering there is beyond any other,' @ragehomaar reports
itv.com/news/2025-04-15/suda…
Reya El-Salahi retweeted
🔴 We're at the @frontlineclub this evening, hosting an important conversation — The Sudan Crisis: Why the World must start listening. 🌍
🧵 Follow our thread for updates, and learn more about the #Sudan Crisis.
Reya El-Salahi retweeted
🌟 Passionate about journalism? Here’s your chance to shine! 🌟
BBC Arabic is searching for young and passionate presenters for Dars, a project aimed at helping Sudanese kids catch up on missed education. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a real impact for kids in Sudan 🇸🇩, aged 11–16, who are eager to learn and grow.
👉 Who we’re looking for:
•Fluent in English, Arabic, and familiar with Sudanese dialect 🎙️
•Talented in storytelling and digital media
•Skilled in connecting with young audiences and sharing authentic, engaging stories
•Ready to inspire and make a difference
📋 To apply, please submit:
1.CV
2.1-minute videos (one in Arabic, one in English) answering:
•Why is Dars an important initiative?
•Why are you a great fit for this project?
3.3 samples of your work (social media stories, exciting videos, etc.)
📅 Application Deadline: 19/11/2024
📍 Location: Cairo
📧 Send your application to: [email protected]
Apply now and become the voice that young Sudanese look up to!
Reya El-Salahi retweeted
We crossed Halfaya Bridge into newly-liberated areas in Khartoum Bahri where civilians are emerging from a year and a half long RSF seige
Their new relief is underpinned by deep horror - an ongoing reality for thousands still trapped in Sudan's capital.
news.sky.com/story/sudan-for…
Reya El-Salahi retweeted
“It’s a sort of counter to the accusations that there’s some kind of two-tier justice going on.”
The “swift” response to the suspended Labour councillor Ricky Jones is a “warning” to people who make similar comments, says @DannyShawNews.
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@_Reya
Reya El-Salahi retweeted
“Whether he’s right or not to think that he could beat her in a debate, I’m sure he probably thinks he can”
Donald Trump can’t allow Democrats to brand him as a “coward” for avoiding a debate with Kamala Harris, says @ProfTimBale
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@_Reya | #TimesRadio
Reya El-Salahi retweeted
“I’ve lived in Harrow my whole life and it's never been this quiet.”
Streets are deserted and shops are boarded up in Harrow as residents fear far-right protests, @alirazamanji99 reports.
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Reya El-Salahi retweeted
As the police brace themselves for more riots, the role social media has played is under the spotlight, with calls for the big tech giants to take action.
But should access be limited and what would that even look like?
Reya El-Salahi retweeted
“There has got to be some deep, deep reflection by our political class.”
Politicians and the media are making far-right claims “legitimate” by giving them air time, says @chilledasad100.
@_Reya
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Reya El-Salahi retweeted
“The statement that Greater Manchester Police have put out actually is quite misleading.”
The footage of a police officer kicking and stamping on the head of a man lying on the ground at Manchester Airport is “shocking and horrific”, says Shabnam Chaudhuri.
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Reya El-Salahi retweeted
The situation in Sudan brings me to my knees, every single fucken day. Every time I kneel to pray, I am brought to tears. And then I get up, write some emails, go to meetings, act like all is normal. And sometimes I wonder - does anyone give a f my family is still in a war zone?
Reya El-Salahi retweeted
Kadra Abdinasir of @CentreforMH explains how school pupils who express dismay over events in Gaza are being framed as 'radical', and why this is counter to dialogue in education.
Full episode here ➡️ hyphenonline.com/2023/12/20/…
Reya El-Salahi retweeted
This week, our panel @sajeraj, @Kadra_A_ and @jehangirmalik join #Hyphenated host @_reya to discuss whether the Israel-Palestine conflict is radicalising young Muslims across the world.
Plus, psychiatrist @ahmedhankir on Muslims and #mentalhealth.
hyphenonline.com/2023/12/20/…
In the bleakest of times, launching this podcast has been such a tonic. Huge thanks to all the brilliant people who’ve joined us for nuanced conversations about news, politics and culture from a rarely heard perspective
🎙️We also published over 30 episodes of our podcast in 2023. Here are some highlights. #Hyphenated @_Reya
Reya El-Salahi retweeted
So good talking to you, Reya!
For those who missed it, scrub to the last 10 minutes of this link 🔗⤵️
thetimes.co.uk/radio/show/20…
Where I spoke about the latest movies:
🎞️ @primevideouk @Saltburnfilm #Saltburn
🎥 @WarnerBrosUK @WonkaMovie #Wonka
🎬 #theboyandtheheron
Join me @TimesRadio 1-4pm
• News review @KevinASchofield @LadyCatHT
• Police powers @ShabnamChaudhri
• I’m a Celeb @brit_battleaxe
• Vape ban @billykenber
• Pretty privilege @whippletom
• Israeli UK travel ban @aliciakearns @AlonPinkas
• Xmas films @AshantiOmkar
Reya El-Salahi retweeted
Plus, a fascinating @_Reya interview with the chief executive of @weareamal on the sad but imminent closure of the charity she helped found. @onlinehyphen
🎧🎙This week on #Hyphenated @shabnabegum76 & @harunmushod joins @_reya to discuss the UK's abstention on the UN Gaza ceasefire vote and the policing of pro-Palestine protests.
Plus @theaisharimi on the Muslim community group bridging the digital divide.
hyphenonline.com/2023/12/13/…
Reya El-Salahi retweeted
🎧🎙This week on #Hyphenated @shabnabegum76 & @harunmushod joins @_reya to discuss the UK's abstention on the UN Gaza ceasefire vote and the policing of pro-Palestine protests.
Plus @theaisharimi on the Muslim community group bridging the digital divide.
hyphenonline.com/2023/12/13/…
Reya El-Salahi retweeted
Comedian @TheOlalabib explains how Black and Sudanese comedians are often needlessly tokenised in comedy spaces.
Listen to the whole episode with host @_reya ➡️ hyphenonline.com/2023/12/06/…
Reya El-Salahi retweeted
This week on #Hyphenated @TheOlaLabib tells host @_Reya why she’s fed up with being called the UK's first Black, Muslim, Sudanese female comedian.
Plus, @NeelamTailor introduces her story on the Muslim women who are struggling with a porn #addiction.
hyphenonline.com/2023/12/06/…
