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US State Secretary speaks to Sudan Generals, calls for ceasefire
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke separately today with General Abdel Fattah al Burhan, Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces, and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, Commander of the Rapid Support Forces, and underscored the urgency of reaching a ceasefire to permit the delivery of hum
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Sudan clash: MEA sets up Control Room to provide information, assistance t
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The ministry further shared the Coordinates of the Control Room, e mail and gave the phone numbers for divulging information about the Indians who are stuck in Sudan.
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Former Sudanese PM says country is at 'catastrophic' moment, calls for imm
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Former Sudanese Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok warned in Abu Dhabi on Sunday that Sudan is at a "catastrophic" moment as a result of the ongoing war and called the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to immediately cease hostilities and announce a truce that allows
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Sudan death toll nears 100 as clashes continue
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The death toll from fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has risen to 97.
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World Food Programme halts aid operations in Sudan after 3 staff killed in
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In a statement, Executive Director of the UN agency Cindy McCain, on Sunday, said that all the operations in Sudan have been suspended, pending a review of the evolving security situation.
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Jaishankar expresses grief over death of Indian national amid Sudan violen
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Taking to Twitter, Jaishankar said, "Deeply grieved to learn about the death of an Indian national in Khartoum. The Embassy is making all efforts to extend fullest assistance to the family. The situation in Khartoum remains one of great concern. We will continue to monitor developments."<
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US State Secretary Blinken calls for end to violence in Sudan
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Taking to Twitter, Blinken said, "Deeply concerned about reports of escalating violence between the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces. We are in touch with the Embassy team in Khartoum - all are currently accounted for. We urge all actors to stop the violence immediately and
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World powers denounce violence in Sudan, call for peace
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Several countries including the US, and the UK have condemned the violence in Sudan due to clashes between the armed forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
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Embassy urges Indians to postpone Sudan travel, UN Secy condemns clashes
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
In a tweet, the Indian embassy in Sudan on Saturday wrote, "Indian planning to travel to Sudan should postpone their travel. Please also stay calm and wait for updates."
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Sudanese paramilitary group takes control of Presidential Palace
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Sudanese paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has said that they have claimed control of the Presidential Palace, as tensions between rival factions of armed forces in Sudan escalated into violence, reported CNN.
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Indian embassy in Sudan advises citizens to stay indoors amid army-paramil
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The Embassy of India in Sudan tweeted, "Notice to all Indians in view of reported firings and clashes, all Indians are advised to take utmost precautions, stay indoors and stop venturing outside with immediate effect. Please also stay calm and wait for updates."
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