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Heavy clashes rock Sudan’s capital despite truce extension
UN and US intensify pressure on rival generals on resolving the Sudan crisis.
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'Abandoned': British citizens forced to shelter while others evacuate
UK nationals in Khartoum said they were told to shelter while embassy staff evacuated.
US evacuates diplomats, shuts embassy in violence-torn Sudan
US troops safely leave Sudanese airspace after airlifting American embassy personnel out.
Sudan army says it will help foreigners leave amid fighting
Foreign countries ordered their citizens to shelter in place until they can be evacuated.
Why does the conflict in Sudan matter to the rest of the world?
Fighting in Sudan has put Africa’s third-largest country at risk of collapse.
Sudan rivals attempt another truce as civilians flee unrest
Sudan rivals made a new attempt at a 24-hour humanitarian cease-fire.
'Gunfire and shelling are everywhere': Sudan death toll soars to 185
The UN envoy to Sudan says at least 185 people are dead and more than 1800 wounded.
Military rivals in Sudan signal they're unwilling to stop fighting as 41 more civilians die
For a second day groups battled for control in the chaos-stricken nation.
Sudan erupts in chaos: Who is battling for control and why it matters
New York Times: Strategically important country consumed by turmoil since 2019.
Sudan’s army and rival force battle, killing at least 27
Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary force have engaged in fierce fighting.
'Slipping into the abyss': Passenger planes set ablaze as nation descends into chaos
Sudan has descended into chaos with civilians killed and planes on fire on the tarmac.
‘Feeling of being incomplete’: Women seek healing after genital mutilation
Lack of medical help and stigma leaves women hiding their pain and shame.
Arrests as South Sudan President urinates on himself
Journalists detained over viral video that appeared to show president wetting himself.
Civilians flee Kherson again, as Zelenskyy, EU leaders meet over food security
It comes as Ukraine marks anniversary of Stalin-era famine, “Holodomor".
'He always chose to live, and to live fully': Man believed to be NZ's oldest dies aged 107
Pioneering heart doctor escaped death aged 28 in Karachi military hospital during WWII.
NZ peacekeepers to stay in Africa, Middle East
Expert says overseas deployment good chance for NZDF to learn new skills.
Sudan's military detains Prime Minister in apparent coup
The ministry said the internet had been cut off and military forces closed bridges.
Sudanese refugees: Jumping on to trucks to get to Britain
Two young Sudanese refugees who escaped war in their country share their journeys.
As Ethiopia's civil war rages, bodies float downriver into Sudan
New York Times: The disfigured bodies are the evidence of the latest atrocities.
Haunted by the stench of death: Revolution unravels into horror
Sudan's successful changes are crumbling under political games and an economic crisis.
Eritrea to withdraw troops from Tigray, says Ethiopia PM
Witnesses have described Eritrean forces looting, killing and raping civilians.
Mile-high cat panic: Passenger plane makes emergency landing
The pilot was forced to turn around after the bizarre incident.
Africa reaches 100,000 known Covid-19 deaths as danger grows
The continent praised for its early response now struggles with a dangerous resurgence.
UN fears 'massive' Covid-19 transmission in Ethiopia's troubled Tigray region
Humanitarian workers are finally accessing the region two months after fighting began.
'I miss home': In Tigray conflict, displaced children suffer
New York Times: Ethiopians flood Sudan refugee camp — and kids are everywhere.
'We just ran': Ethiopians fleeing war find little relief
More than 40,000 people have fled Ethiopia since the government's offensive started.
Covid-19: 'More trouble' as Thanksgiving crowds head to US airports
November 26 holiday is 'going to get us into even more trouble', says Dr Anthony Fauci.
Sudan braces for thousands fleeing Ethiopia conflict
Up to 200,000 refugees could pour into Sudan while fleeing Ethiopia's deadly conflict.
Sudan to be removed from US terrorist list
The Trump administration wants Sudan to join the UAE and Bahrain's recognition of Israel.
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