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Middle East updates: US blocks UN membership for Palestine: The US has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that recommended full UN membership for the ...
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Middle East updates: US blocks UN membership for Palestine
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US vetoes Palestinian attempt to gain statehood at the United Nations: The United States on Thursday blocked a United Nations Security Council resolution that ...
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US vetoes Palestinian attempt to gain statehood at the United Nations
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US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
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US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions
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Teenager charged with ‘terrorism’ over Australia church stabbing attack: Boy was arrested at the scene after Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was attacked during a ...
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Teenager charged with ‘terrorism’ over Australia church stabbing attack
Quick Glance: Teenager Accused of Sydney Church Stabbing Displays Signs of Mental Illness, Court Reveals
  • A teenage boy facing a potential life sentence for terrorism in the stabbing of a bishop has exhibited behaviors consistent with mental illness or intellectual disability, according to his lawyer.

  • The 16-year-old is alleged to have traveled 90 minutes from his home to attack Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel during a livestreamed sermon at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, Sydney.

  • Investigators from a joint counter-terrorism team, comprising state and federal police and Asio staff, interviewed the boy in his hospital bed before charging him with committing a terrorist act.

  • A brief of evidence is set to be presented when the matter returns to court on June 14.
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‘Now is the time for maximum restraint,’ says UN Secretary-General Guterres: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said Israel and Iran should ...
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‘Now is the time for maximum restraint,’ says UN Secretary-General ...
Quick Glance: New Measures Against Iran and Escalation in West Bank
  • The United States intends to take further actions against Iran in the coming days to address the attacks on Israel over the weekend, as announced by US officials on Tuesday.

  • To combat the escalation in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, Israeli and Palestinian officials reported the deaths of two Palestinians shot by Israeli settlers on Monday.
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Israeli envoy slams UN for even considering full status for Palestinian Authority
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Israeli envoy slams UN for even considering full status for Palestinian ...
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Switzerland abstains from vote to grant Palestine full UN membership : Switzerland did not vote to grant Palestine full UN membership. The resolution ended up ...
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Switzerland abstains from vote to grant Palestine full UN membership 
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US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
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US Says Russia’s Arms Trade With North Korea Violates Sanctions
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🔴 Live: Macron urges Israel to ‘avoid escalation’, calls Iranian attack ‘disproportionate’
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🔴 Live: Macron urges Israel to ‘avoid escalation’, calls Iranian attack ...
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Bondi Junction stabbing live updates: Multiple dead, injured in Sydney’s eastern suburbs; PM briefed as police probe terror links
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Bondi Junction stabbing live updates: Multiple dead, injured in Sydney’s ...
Quick Glance: Bondi Junction Shopping Centre Stabbing Victims
  • Faraz Tahir, 30, fatally stabbed while working as a security guard by Joel Cauchi, 40.

  • Five women and one man were killed, including Tahir, 30.

  • Victims identified include Faraz Tahir, Ashlee Good, Dawn Singleton, and Jade Young.

  • Three individuals remain critical, eight are stable, and one victim has been discharged.
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The Best Way to Deal With Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis: Israel Should Let the Palestinian Authority Deliver Aid
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The Best Way to Deal With Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis: Israel Should Let ...
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Security Council on Iran attack: Israel's UN ambassador emphasizes right to retaliate
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Security Council on Iran attack: Israel's UN ambassador emphasizes right ...
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🔴 Live: UN Security Council examines Palestinian bid for full membership: The United Nations Security Council could vote as early as Thursday on a Palestinian ...
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🔴 Live: UN Security Council examines Palestinian bid for full membership
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Countries came to Israel's help during Iran's attack because Israel is their firewall - opinion
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Countries came to Israel's help during Iran's attack because ...
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US, Israel call on UNSC to condemn Iran’s attack, but no action taken: “The Security Council must unequivocally condemn Iran’s aggressive actions and call for ...
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US, Israel call on UNSC to condemn Iran’s attack, but no action taken
Quick Glance: Israeli Push for Sanctions Against Iran Amid ‘Diplomatic Offensive’
  • Israel has launched a “diplomatic offensive” against Iran, urging sanctions against the Islamic republic.

  • Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz has called on 32 countries to impose sanctions on Tehran as Israel considers a military response to Iran’s attack.

  • Israeli military sources reported intercepting 99 percent of aerial threats with assistance from the United States and allies, causing only minor damage.

  • Tensions are high as Israel ponders its reaction to Saturday's attack while Germany calls for new sanctions related to Iran's drone supply to Russia for use in Ukraine.
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Iran Tells UN It’s Ready to De-Escalate If Israel Stops Military ‘Adventurism’: Iran is prepared to de-escalate tensions with Israel provided that it agrees to ...
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Iran Tells UN It’s Ready to De-Escalate If Israel Stops Military ...
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Man arrested for setting off fireworks near Yishun HDB block: SINGAPORE: A 40-year-old man was arrested on Sunday (Apr 14) for allegedly setting off fireworks ...
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Man arrested for setting off fireworks near Yishun HDB block
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4-room flat in Queenstown sold for close to $1.24m, setting new resale record: The Housing and Development Board (HDB) resale market in Singapore has ...
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4-room flat in Queenstown sold for close to $1.24m, setting new resale ...
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UN report shows how women's rights are restricted worldwide: Despite important progress, women's rights around the world are still in a bad way. Poverty ...
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UN report shows how women's rights are restricted worldwide
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Iranian commander warns Tehran could review its 'nuclear doctrine' amid Israeli threats
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Iranian commander warns Tehran could review its 'nuclear ...
Quick Glance: Israel's Targeted Operation in Iran Sends a Strong Message, Experts Note
  • Israel conducted a military operation on Iranian territory during the early hours of Friday.

  • The operation appeared to be a response to Iran's recent missile and drone attacks.

  • According to analysts, the operation was seen as a display of Israel's capability to access Iranian nuclear facilities.
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Threat of wider Middle East war now depends on Israel’s response to Iran attack: Tehran has said it believes the confrontation between the two adversaries ...
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Threat of wider Middle East war now depends on Israel’s response to Iran ...
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War in the Middle East: EU and USA plan new penalties after Iranian attack: Iran had targeted two specific targets in the airstrike on Israel on Sunday night ...
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War in the Middle East: EU and USA plan new penalties after Iranian attack
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UN raises $600 million for Ethiopia, falls short of target: A UN-led event to secure donations to address Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis fell short of its ...
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UN raises $600 million for Ethiopia, falls short of target
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After 'One Phone Call' With Biden, Israel Opens Erez Crossing to Increase Gaza Aid
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After 'One Phone Call' With Biden, Israel Opens Erez Crossing to Increase ...
Quick Glance: Israel’s Military Recovers Hostage's Body in Gaza Amid Cease-Fire Talks
  • Israel's military found the body of a 47-year-old farmer held hostage in Gaza.

  • The discovery renewed pressure on Israel's government to secure the release of hostages.

  • The U.N. warned of an imminent shameful famine in Gaza.

  • The destruction of hospitals in Gaza has severely impacted the health system.
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Sudan war: What a year of conflict has done to the country in numbers: With thousands dead and millions more facing starvation, the UN is calling for emergency ...
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Sudan war: What a year of conflict has done to the country in numbers
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Coral reefs across the globe once again endure mass bleaching amid warming oceans, scientists say
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Coral reefs across the globe once again endure mass bleaching amid warming ...
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UN chief urges 'maximum restraint' from Israel at emergency meeting after Iran's attack
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UN chief urges 'maximum restraint' from Israel at emergency ...
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UN chief calls for ceasefire in aftermath of Iran’s attack on Israel: The UN chief says neither the Middle East region nor the world can afford another war.
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UN chief calls for ceasefire in aftermath of Iran’s attack on Israel
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Australia unveils new defence strategy, with eye on 'coercive' China: SYDNEY: Australia unveiled its first National Defence Strategy on Wednesday (Apr ...
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Australia unveils new defence strategy, with eye on 'coercive' ...
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‘Blatant aggression’: Reactions to US veto of Palestine’s UN membership bid: The vote in the 15-member Security Council was 12 in favour and two abstentions – ...
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‘Blatant aggression’: Reactions to US veto of Palestine’s UN membership ...
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Another knife attack in Sydney: man stabs bishop and worshippers: After the horrific rampage in a shopping center on Saturday, people in Sydney are still in ...
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Another knife attack in Sydney: man stabs bishop and worshippers
Quick Glance: Bishop's Premonition and Stabbing Incident
  • A well-known Sydney bishop, stabbed during a sermon, had been warned of a potential attack on his life in recent weeks.

  • The attack on Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, allegedly by a 15-year-old, occurred at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley on Monday night following a sermon where the bishop mentioned that his death was imminent.

  • The bishop clarified that his potential passing would not be an attempt to escape or avoid life, but rather a conscious desire to be with God.

  • A 15-year-old boy was arrested after the attack on the bishop and three other men during a service at an Assyrian Orthodox church in Sydney's southwest. The bishop was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds and is currently in stable condition.
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UN appeals for $2.8 billion in aid to help millions of Palestinians at risk of famine
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UN appeals for $2.8 billion in aid to help millions of Palestinians at ...
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Armenia, Azerbaijan to clash at International Court of Justice: Azerbaijan and Armenia will fight out a long-running “ethnic cleansing” dispute at the top United ...
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Armenia, Azerbaijan to clash at International Court of Justice
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Iran’s mission to UN says its ‘military action’ against Israel is ‘concluded,’ warns US to stay out
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Iran’s mission to UN says its ‘military action’ against Israel is ...
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Iranian attack on Israel: otherwise the world will be plunged into chaos: At first glance, it may seem difficult to exercise restraint in the face of the Iranian ...
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Iranian attack on Israel: otherwise the world will be plunged into chaos
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Israeli war cabinet probably adjourns without result: The Israeli war cabinet has apparently failed to reach an agreement during consultations on a possible ...
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Israeli war cabinet probably adjourns without result
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PM Lee to become senior minister, no major changes to Cabinet until after next GE: DPM Wong | The Straits Times
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PM Lee to become senior minister, no major changes to Cabinet until after ...
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The salami rally: “That’s why there won’t be a stock market crash in stocks,” reveals Folker Hellmeyer
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The salami rally: “That’s why there won’t be a stock market crash in ...
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At least a dozen killed and an estimated 15,000 displaced by flooding in Kenya: The U.N Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, citing the Kenya Red ...
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At least a dozen killed and an estimated 15,000 displaced by flooding in ...
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China says it conducted military drills in South China Sea on same day as US and allies
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China says it conducted military drills in South China Sea on same day as ...
Quick Glance: China conducts military drills in South China Sea amid US-led exercises
  • China conducted military 'combat patrols' Sunday in the disputed South China Sea, while joint drills by the Philippines, the United States, Japan, and Australia were ongoing.

  • The announcement came one day after defense chiefs from four countries, including the Philippines, stated they would conduct joint drills in the area on Sunday.

  • Beijing's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Southern Theater Command mentioned organizing 'joint naval and air combat patrols in the South China Sea'.

  • Further details about the Chinese military activities in the waterway on Sunday were not disclosed.
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Now or Never for AI Policy? - Project Syndicate: 04/10/2024 3:00 PM CEST Virtual 6 Speakers
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Now or Never for AI Policy? - Project Syndicate
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US Sees Hurdles to UN Vote to Monitor North Korea Nuclear Arms Development: Pushing through a United Nations General Assembly vote to continue expert monitoring ...
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US Sees Hurdles to UN Vote to Monitor North Korea Nuclear Arms Development
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Rights groups turn to UN to help end French police racial profiling: Rights watchdogs including Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International on Thursday said ...
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Rights groups turn to UN to help end French police racial profiling
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Caribbean ambassador calls for global action to establish slavery tribunal: A high-level Caribbean ambassador said on Wednesday it was crucial to establish a new ...
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Caribbean ambassador calls for global action to establish slavery tribunal
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Gaza aid efforts dealt major blow as Israel’s deadly attack on relief workers prompts withdrawal of agencies
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Gaza aid efforts dealt major blow as Israel’s deadly attack on relief ...
Quick Glance: Fatal Mistake: IDF Reveals Errors in Attack on Aid Workers
  • A series of catastrophic mistakes led to the deaths of seven aid workers delivering crucial aid to Gaza.

  • Investigations revealed serious errors in identification, resulting in a tragic outcome.

  • Decisions to carry out the attack broke operational procedures and resulted in a grave tragedy.

  • The IDF has taken responsibility, soldiers involved have been suspended, and a potential criminal investigation looms.
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Aid deliveries for Gaza: UN doubts Israel's information: Israel claims that the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip are receiving more aid than at any time since the ...
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Aid deliveries for Gaza: UN doubts Israel's information
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Remembering the Rwandan genocide 30 years on – how did it happen?: Local media, in particular, were crucial in aiding the mass killings while world media ignored ...
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Remembering the Rwandan genocide 30 years on – how did it happen?
Quick Glance: Survivor's Account of the Rwandan Genocide
  • The 30th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide is approaching on April 6.

  • Paul Rusesabagina shares his harrowing experiences after being released from prison.

  • The 1994 genocide continues to shape the lives of many Rwandans.

  • Rusesabagina emphasizes the importance of resilience and the power of words in the face of oppression.
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US envoy to UN visits fortified border between North and South Korea : The US ambassador to the United Nations visited the heavily-fortified border ...
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US envoy to UN visits fortified border between North and South Korea ...
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UN official says humanity lost ‘moral compass’ on Gaza, urges immediate action: The international community has lost its “moral compass” on war-ravaged Gaza ...
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UN official says humanity lost ‘moral compass’ on Gaza, urges immediate ...
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Young People to World Leaders: 'Time to Let Youth Lead': "We need more young people represented in all spheres of decision-making—within government ...
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Young People to World Leaders: 'Time to Let Youth Lead'
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Houthi threats reroute ship carrying thousands of animals, sparking controversy : The voyage, which faced public outcry in both Australia and Israel ...
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Houthi threats reroute ship carrying thousands of animals ...
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Palestinian president rejected U.S. requests to hold off on UN membership vote: The UN Security Council is expected to vote as soon as Thursday on a draft ...
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Palestinian president rejected U.S. requests to hold off on UN membership ...
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Sudan humanitarian crisis 'almost catastrophic': WFP chief: Tens of thousands of people have been killed and 8.5 million more have been forced to flee ...
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Sudan humanitarian crisis 'almost catastrophic': WFP chief
Quick Glance: Sudan's Displaced Millions Suffer One-Year War Consequences
  • After fleeing the war in Sudan to Egypt, Mohamed Ismail's aspirations are limited to providing food for his five children from a meager monthly salary earned at a paper factory.

  • A seven-year-old son sleeps in his arms due to trauma from explosions before fleeing Khartoum in January.

  • Financial challenges lead some to return to the war-torn capital.

  • Sudan's war began on April 15, 2023, over a planned political transition where the army, led by Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and the RSF, led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemedti, were competing to protect their interests.