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Sudanese actress Asia Abdelmajid killed in crossfire in Khartoum

The death of Sudanese actress Asia Abdelmajid has shocked many, as the conflict in Sudan, which erupted on 15 April between the nation’s army and its paramilitary force, threatens to thrust the country into a raging civil war.

04/05/2023

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More than 330,000 internally displaced by fighting in Sudan: UN

The United Nations said fighting in Sudan has caused more than 330,000 people to flee their homes within the country, with more than 100,000 others trying to get to any border they can reach.

02/05/2023

Sudan

Sudan's army and rival RSF extend truce despite ongoing clashes

Sudan's army and its rival, the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces said Sunday they would extend a humanitarian cease-fire for a further 72 hours. The decision follows international pressure to allow the safe passage of civilians and aid, but the shaky truce has not stopped the clashes so far.

01/05/2023

Sudan

Civilian deaths top 400 as battle for Sudan rages on

Gunfire and heavy artillery fire persisted over the weekend in parts of Sudan’s capital Khartoum, residents said, despite the extension of a cease-fire between the country’s two top generals, whose battle for power has killed hundreds and sent thousands fleeing for their lives.

30/04/2023

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29/04/2023

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Heavy clashes rock Sudan’s capital despite truce extension

Heavy explosions and gunfire rocked Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, and its twin city of Omdurman Friday, residents said, despite the extension of a fragile truce between the county’s two top generals whose power struggle has killed hundreds.

29/04/2023

World News

EU citizens continue to be brought to safety from Sudan

EU citizens are still being helped to get out of Sudan but the conditions for evacuation remain highly risky as violence on the streets of the capital continues despite an agreement to extend a truce.

28/04/2023

Sudan

Sudan's warring factions agree to extend truce but fighting goes on

Fighting continues in the Sudanese capital and beyond despite the fact that both sides in the conflict have agreed to extend a three-day truce by another 72 hours.

28/04/2023

World News

World powers pull their citizens as violence roils Sudan

Sudanese families have been massing at a border crossing with Egypt and at a port city on the Red Sea, desperately trying to escape their country's violence.

27/04/2023

World News

Why is Russia's Wagner Group of mercenaries in Sudan?

Experts claim that the Wagner Group is in Sudan to provide Russia with access to resources and help it fund the war in Ukraine.

27/04/2023

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Sudan crisis: Don't fall for these misleading images and claims

A hotel that's been bombed and a bridge on fire - but these viral images on social media are not what they seem to be.

27/04/2023

Sudan

Thousands stream out of capital as Sudan fighting eclipses new truce

Sudanese and foreigners streamed out of the capital of Khartoum and other battle zones, as fighting Tuesday shook a new three-day truce.

26/04/2023

Sudan

UN fears more displacement from Sudan as people flee country

The UN fears that there could be more 'displacement' from Sudan as thousands stream into neighbouring countries despite a tenuous cease-fire.

25/04/2023

Sudan

RAF planes arrive in Sudan for large-scale evacuation of UK citizens

Warring sides in Sudan have agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire in the midst of ongoing evacuations from a conflict-stricken region. However, it remains unclear whether the truce will hold as clashes have continued after previously called ceasefires.

25/04/2023

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Sudan crisis: Which European countries are evacuating their citizens?

As continued fighting raises fears that Sudan could plunge deeper into chaos, European governments are scrambling to get their diplomats and other citizens out.

24/04/2023

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WATCH: Rescue teams evacuate people from Sudan amid fierce fighting

The EU's foreign policy chief on Monday told reporters in Luxemburg that more than one thousand European citizens have been evacuated from Sudan, and that 21 people have already arrived in Europe.

24/04/2023

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Sudan: Foreigners flee as UN warns of 'catastrophic conflagration'

Governments around the world step up evacuations from Sudan as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warns of a “catastrophic conflagration” that could engulf the whole region

24/04/2023

Italy

Dozens of migrants arrive in Italy's ports after being rescued at sea

Dozens of desperate migrants, who risked their lives to cross the Mediterranean in small boats, have arrived in Italy's ports over the weekend. Earlier this month the Italian government declared a national state of emergency over a dramatic increase in migrant numbers in 2023.

23/04/2023

Sudan

Foreign governments rescue embassy staff from Khartoum

Foreign governments scrambled to rescue their consular staff and families from Khartoum with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden both tweeting about military operations. A French national was shot by a sniper when a convoy from its embassy was attacked.

23/04/2023

Sudan

French national reported shot as governments evacuate from Sudan

A French national has been reported shot trying to evacuate from Sudan as fighting continues to rage in the capital Khartoum, despite a promised ceasefire.

23/04/2023