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Sudan: 8 killed, 53 injured in paramilitary attacks in Khartoum, El Fasher city
Khartoum: At least eight civilians were killed and 53 others injured in artillery shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the Sudanese capital Khartoum and El Fasher city in western…
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UN Chief alarmed by spreading famine crisis in Sudan
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is alarmed by the rapidly worsening food security situation in Sudan and calls for the parties to facilitate access to humanitarian assistance, his spokesperson said in…
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Widespread urban shelling, airstrikes take toll on Sudan civilians: UN
United Nations: UN humanitarians reported widespread hostilities in Sudan, including shelling and airstrikes on civilian areas of Darfur and Khartoum, which inflicted significant casualties and destruction. The UN Office for the Coordination…
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Escalating fighting in Sudan prevents delivery of humanitarian aid: WFP
Khartoum: The World Food Programme (WFP) said that the escalating fighting in Sudan was preventing humanitarian aid from reaching famine-risk areas. “Fighting in Um Rawwaba, North Kordofan, has prevented a convoy from…
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Death toll from paramilitary forces attack in Sudan rises to 38
Khartoum: The death toll from a drone attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a market in El Fasher, western Sudan, has climbed to 38, a non-governmental group said. Earlier…
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Australia commits additional humanitarian aid to Sudan
Canberra: The Australian government has committed additional assistance to address famine and humanitarian needs in Sudan. The federal government on Wednesday evening announced 17 million Australian dollars ($11.04 million) in humanitarian aid…
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Sudan’s conflict leaves over 15M children out of school
Sudan: More than 15 million children in Sudan are out of school due to the country’s ongoing conflict, the National Council for Child Welfare said. “We have more than 15 million children…
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Iran voices willingness to expand all-out ties with Sudan
Tehran: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi voiced his country’s willingness and readiness to expand all-out relations with Sudan, especially in the fields of trade and economy. He made the remarks in…
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At least 13 journalists killed since war broke out in Sudan
Port Sudan: At least 13 journalists have been killed since the war broke out between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on April 15, 2023, the…
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Sudan sends medical aid to war-torn regions
Sudan: The Sudanese Ministry of Health has dispatched urgent medical supplies to regions affected by the ongoing armed conflict. The 250-tonne shipment includes essential medicines, solutions, antibiotics, and emergency medical equipment, Xinhua…
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Over 50 killed in Sudan paramilitary attack: Non-governmental groups
Khartoum: More than 50 people were killed and over 200 injured in an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a village in central Sudan, according to non-governmental groups. “On…
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Health services collapse in Sudan as epidemics spread
Khartoum: Residents in the south of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, are suffering from deteriorating health services and the lack of essential medicines as epidemics continue to spread amid a prolonged civil war.…
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Nearly 3M people have fled Sudan after 18 months of war: UN
United Nations: Nearly 3 million refugees and returnees have fled Sudan after 18 months of the war, crossing borders to seek safety in neighbouring countries and further afield, mainly fleeing to the…
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25 drown while fleeing the military clashes in Sudan
Khartoum: At least 25 people drowned while fleeing the ongoing military clashes in the Sinnar State in central Sudan after their wooden boat capsized, local resistance committees announced. “As the RSF (Rapid…
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UAE contributes Rs 208 cr to UN for humanitarian efforts in Sudan
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates has signed an agreement with the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to provide emergency food assistance to populations affected by the crisis in Sudan and South Sudan.…
