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Fighting flared anew in Sudan late on Tuesday despite a ceasefire declaration by the warring factions as more people fled the capital Khartoum and former officials, including one facing international war crimes charges, left prison. The…
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A 72-hour ceasefire between Sudan’s warring generals officially came into effect Tuesday after 10 days of urban combat killed hundreds, wounded thousands and sparked a mass exodus of foreigners. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the…
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Fighting in Sudan between the forces of two rival generals could have far-reaching consequences not only for the northeast African country but also for an already unstable region, experts warn. Clashes erupted on April 15 between forces…
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US citizens in Sudan should have no expectation of a US-government coordinated evacuation from the country, deputy State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Friday, amid heavy firing heard in the capital Khartoum. Patel told…
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French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday faced the gravest challenge to his authority since the so-called Yellow Vest protests after his decision to push through a contested pension overhaul without a vote prompted a wave of protests.…
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A sudden fall in the value of Lebanese pound has sparked confusion in the markets, widespread anger on the street and warnings that people “can no longer afford to buy anything.” The exchange rate in the parallel market reached 77,000…
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The UN on Friday appealed to all those involved in the unrest in Kazakhstan to exercise restraint, refrain from violence and resolve their grievances through peaceful means. The country is experiencing the worst street protests it has…
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More than 200 people were detained during unrest that swept across Kazakhstan following a New Year energy price hike, the Central Asian country’s interior ministry said Wednesday. The ministry said in a statement that protesters…
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