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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sudan army helping evacuations as fighting enters second week

Sudan's army general has said he will help foreigners leave the country. Saudi nationals who had escaped arrived by sea in Jeddah, alongside ships carrying citizens of other countries.

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Sudan's army says evacuations of diplomats expected to begin

The German Foreign Minister said Friday that a ceasefire is a 'top priority'

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Sudan's top general says military committed to civilian rule

Sudan's top general said Friday the military remains committed to a transition to civilian rule, in his first speech since brutal fighting between his forces and the country's powerful paramilitary began nearly a week ago.

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Sudan army will only accept 'complete surrender' of RSF

Sudan's military has refused to negotiate with paramilitaries over a ceasefire threatening a sixth day of violence in the country.

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Temporary ceasefire allows some citizens to flee Sudan's capital city

Terrified citizens used a temporary ceasefire to flee Sudan's capital Khartoum. The World Health Organization estimates 174 civilians have been killed in a battle for control of the country being waged by rival generals.

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‘Terrifying’: Travel blogger gets stuck in Sudan after violence breaks

Maheen S was travelling around Africa when fighting suddenly broke out in Sudan.

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Sudan's military accuses RSF of violating ceasefire

Sudan's armed forces on Wednesday accused the rival Rapid Support Forces of failing to implement an internationally brokered truce for humanitarian purposes, leading to the continuation of fighting for a fifth day.

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EU Ambassador to Sudan assaulted at his home amid country's infighting

Foreign affairs ministers across Europe condemned the attack as a "gross violation" of the Vienna Convention.

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Sudanese army, rival forces agree to 24-hour ceasefire

The Sudanese army and a rival paramilitary force that have been battling the past four days for control of the country agreed on Tuesday to a 24-hour cease-fire, Arab media reports said.