Sudan

Country in East Africa

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Sudan, officially the Republic of the Sudan, is a country in Northeast Africa. It borders the Central African Republic to the southwest, Chad to the west, Egypt to the north, Eritrea to the northeast, Ethiopia to the southeast, Libya to the northwest, South Sudan to the south, and the Red Sea. It has a population of 45.7 million people as of 2022 and occupies 1,886,068 square kilometres, making it Africa's third-largest country by area and the third-largest by area in the Arab League. It was the largest country by area in Africa and the Arab League until the secession of South Sudan in 2011; since then both titles have been held by Algeria. Its capital city is Khartoum, and its most populous city is Omdurman.

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Hundreds of children dying of malnutrition in Sudan refugee camps, says UN Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:32Published 2 days ago

‘Anywhere but Sudan’: Families desperate to leave after months of fighting Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:44Published 4 days ago

Sudan Conflict: Khartoum landmarks in flames as battle rages across the country \| Oneindia News Fighting between the rival forces and the Army in Sudan has raged into its sixth month. Flames gripped the Sudanese capital on Sunday and paramilitary forces attacked the army headquarters for the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:16Published 5 days ago

Ruchira Kamboj, India’s Permanent Rep to UN, hails its disaster relief operations \| Oneindia News Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj on September 15 hailed India’s disaster relief operations. She said, "In the international arena, India has consistently been a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published 1 week ago

Sudan conflict: At least 40 killed in Darfur as UN representative Volker Perthes steps down Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:16Published 1 week ago

Sudan violence: UN envoy Perthes resigns, warns of escalating conflict as air strike in Darfur and tensions in Khartoum Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:35Published 1 week ago

Sudan civil war: Sudanese army kills at least 40 in a drone attack on Khartoum \| Oneindia News At least 35 people have been killed after a crowded market in Sudan's capital was hit with explosive weapons. A medical charity named Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) described it as ‘carnage’,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:13Published 2 weeks ago

Handwritten letters a lifeline in Sudan's Darfur in times of war Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:51Published 2 weeks ago

Sudan Airstrikes: Weekend bombardment, shelling leads to 25 civilian casualties \| Oneindia News Sudan’s army has reportedly suspended its participation in talks over a ceasefire and humanitarian access...raising fears of renewed fighting that has displaced tens of thousands of people. The talks.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:41Published 3 weeks ago

Sudan’s military leader visits Egypt on his first trip since war Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:05Published 3 weeks ago

Sudanese medical students fleeing war to complete their studies in Rwanda Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:55Published on August 17, 2023

Schools shut, exams cancelled: War shatters Sudan's education sector Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:59Published on August 16, 2023

Sudanese start small businesses to survive war Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:42Published on August 14, 2023

Sudan humanitarian crisis: NGO warns of risk of diseases as bodies litter streets Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:53Published on August 9, 2023

Starvation in Sudan: As the war rages on, food insecurity runs rampant Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:31Published on August 7, 2023

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In Sudan's escalating conflict people get used to seeing corpses in streets - as dogs 'fight over limbs' Airstrikes have been pummelling Khartoum in the Sudanese army's aerial war against paramilitary forces who have terrorised and occupied residential areas for nearly five months. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Bodies of 87 people including women and children 'found in mass grave' in Sudan A mass grave containing the bodies of 87 people has been found in the Sudanese region of West Darfur, the United Nations has said. Sky News - Published on July 13, 2023
PM Modi thanks Saudi crown prince for Sudan airlift support IndiaTimes - Published on June 8, 2023

PM Modi speaks with Saudi Crown Prince, thanks him for support during evacuation of Indians from Sudan Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and thanked him for his country's "excellent support" during evacuation of.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 8, 2023
Hundreds of trapped children saved from orphanage after 71 died Around 300 children have been rescued from an orphanage in Sudan - after at least 71 died. Sky News - Published on June 8, 2023
Sudan's warring factions agree to new ceasefire Sudan's warring factions have agreed to a new seven-day ceasefire. Sky News - Published on May 21, 2023

Scale of destruction in Sudan revealed by satellite images before and after conflict Buildings burned to the ground, and a bombed-out school site - the extent of the destruction in Sudan’s city of El Geneina can be seen in satellite images, analysed by Sky News. Sky News - Published on May 19, 2023
UK will be left 'dangerously exposed' when it cuts fleet of special forces aircraft, sources warn The UK will be left "dangerously exposed" when it cuts a fleet of special forces aircraft that played a key role in evacuating British nationals from Sudan and has transported vital ammunition for.. Sky News - Published on May 15, 2023
IAF airlifts 192 from strife-hit Sudan in 24-hour 'non-stop op' IndiaTimes - Published on May 5, 2023
'Tired and confused' Sudan families left stranded after being evicted from hotels, charity says Families evacuated from Sudan have been "left stranded" after being evicted from government allocated hotels, according to the charity Goodwill Caravan. Sky News - Published on May 5, 2023

17 IAF flights, five sorties of Navy ships rescue 3,862 Indians from Sudan IndiaTimes - Published on May 5, 2023
India closes Operation Kaveri, 3,862 persons rescued from conflict-torn Sudan IndiaTimes - Published on May 5, 2023
9th Day of Operation Kaveri: Total 3,584 Indians evacuated from Sudan IndiaTimes - Published on May 4, 2023	Inside war-torn Sudan where people are trapped in prison of urban warfare Smoky spectres climb up the Khartoum skyline. A pop goes off in the distance and there is a slow rumble of thunder before another pillar builds upwards. Sky News - Published on May 3, 2023
Operation Kaveri: More success for India's rescue mission, 231 nationals come home from war-torn Sudan Operation Kaveri seems to be advancing in its new phases, as a fresh batch of 231 Indians have been brought back home through a flight from war-torn Sudan. DNA - Published on May 3, 2023	'Operation Kaveri': 12th flight with 231 Indian evacuees departs from Jeddah for Mumbai India's 'Operation Kaveri' has successfully evacuated nearly 3,000 Indians who were stranded in Sudan due to clashes between the army and paramilitary forces. The 12th flight under the operation,.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 3, 2023
Sudan crisis: 231 Indians reach Ahmedabad from Jeddah IndiaTimes - Published on May 2, 2023	UK evacuation mission from Sudan ends with more than 2,000 people brought to safety The UK has evacuated 2,197 people to safety from war-torn Sudan, making it the longest and largest airlift by any of the Western nations during the crisis, the Foreign Office has said. Sky News - Published on May 1, 2023
'Life-saving' food assistance resumes in Sudan - as additional flight put on for British nationals The World Food Programme (WFP) will continue its operations in Sudan after they were suspended following the deaths of three of its team members in the conflict. Sky News - Published on May 1, 2023	Operation Kaveri: 186 Indians take off from Jeddah in Kochi-bound flight, 3,000 leave Sudan so far As Operation Kaveri is underway, the Kochi-bound ninth flight departed from Jeddah with 186 passengers. "9th outbound flight departs from Jeddah. 186 passengers onboard this flight are flying to.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 30, 2023
'I'm here baby, I'm here': Husband reunited with pregnant wife in UK after fleeing Sudan Nagi held his wife Reem in a tight embrace for more than 40 seconds. Sky News - Published on April 30, 2023	'It's terrible': Inside the new UK operations base in Sudan, civilians wait for their chance of escape The Coral Hotel - an architectural replica of the British colonial Governor's House across the road in Port Sudan - is the new office for British consular support. Sky News - Published on April 30, 2023
UK to end Sudan evacuation with final flight as death toll rises The final UK evacuation flight will leave Sudan tonight, as the death toll rises in the war-torn country. Sky News - Published on April 29, 2023	Last minute call for Britons hoping to escape Sudan as UK flights open up to foreign NHS doctors British nationals seeking to flee Sudan have only until midday local time if they want to be evacuated from the war-torn country as NHS doctors without UK passports were told they can now catch final.. Sky News - Published on April 29, 2023
'We could hear gunfire' - the coach forced to flee Sudan Florent Ibenge, in charge of the country's leading club, hopes to be reunited with his players soon. BBC Sport - Published on April 28, 2023	British nationals in Sudan have 24 hours to catch an evacuation flight, says deputy PM British nationals in Sudan have 24 hours to catch a flight before they are stopped, the deputy prime minister has said. Sky News - Published on April 28, 2023
You have until midday to catch an evacuation flight out of Sudan, deputy PM tells British nationals British nationals in Sudan have until midday to catch a flight before they are stopped, the deputy prime minister has said. Sky News - Published on April 28, 2023	754 more Indians brought back from Sudan, total tally stands at 1,360 IndiaTimes - Published on April 28, 2023
Sudan conflict threatens supply of key fizzy drinks ingredient The conflict in Sudan has left international consumer goods makers racing to shore up supplies of gum arabic - critical to the food, drinks and cosmetics industry. Sky News - Published on April 28, 2023	Sudan ceasefire extended as remaining Britons told to head to airfield 'quickly' A ceasefire in Sudan has been extended for three more days despite continuing reports of heavy fighting in the capital Khartoum and the western region of Darfur. Sky News - Published on April 28, 2023
'Operation Kaveri': More stranded Indians leave Sudan for Jeddah As per the ministry of external affairs, the eighth, ninth and tenth batches of stranded Indians have left Sudan for Jeddah. the eighth batch of 135 passengers, ninth batch of 326 and tenth batch with.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 28, 2023	India deploys third naval ship for Sudan op; 2,000 out of conflict zone Describing the situation in Sudan as still very complex and volatile, the government on Thursday said 1,700 to 2,000 Indian citizens had so far been moved out of the conflict zone. The evacuees include.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 28, 2023
Sudan crisis: No Indian will be left behind, constantly monitoring situation, MEA says Foreign secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra on Thursday assured that no Indian will be left behind in conflict-hit Sudan. He, however, admitted that the situation on ground in Sudan remains highly volatile... IndiaTimes - Published on April 27, 2023	Brics nations call for ceasefire in Sudan IndiaTimes - Published on April 27, 2023
Rival factions agree to ceasefire extension in Sudan - as UK evacuates almost 900 Sudan's rival factions have agreed to extend a 72-hour ceasefire - just hours before the original truce was due to end. Sky News - Published on April 27, 2023	UK 'cannot guarantee' number of Sudan evacuation flights after ceasefire ends British nationals in Sudan have been warned the UK "cannot guarantee" how many more evacuation flights will leave Khartoum after the 72-hour ceasefire expires. Sky News - Published on April 27, 2023

Sudan

Country in East Africa

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In Sudan's escalating conflict people get used to seeing corpses in streets - as dogs 'fight over limbs'

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PM Modi speaks with Saudi Crown Prince, thanks him for support during evacuation of Indians from Sudan

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UK will be left 'dangerously exposed' when it cuts fleet of special forces aircraft, sources warn

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'Operation Kaveri': 12th flight with 231 Indian evacuees departs from Jeddah for Mumbai

Sudan crisis: 231 Indians reach Ahmedabad from Jeddah

UK evacuation mission from Sudan ends with more than 2,000 people brought to safety

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Operation Kaveri: 186 Indians take off from Jeddah in Kochi-bound flight, 3,000 leave Sudan so far

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'It's terrible': Inside the new UK operations base in Sudan, civilians wait for their chance of escape

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