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Sudan clash: Death toll reaches 270, over 2,600 injured
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Fighting continued in Sudan as forces loyal to duelling generals fought for strategic positions in the city and accused one another of breaking the ceasefire hours after an internationally mediated ceasefire was scheduled to take effect.
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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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Fighting between Sudan military rivals enters a second day: 56 killed, 600
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Sources in Sudan's civilian movement and Sudanese military sources told CNN the main points of contention included the timeline for the merger of the forces, the status given to RSF officers in the future hierarchy, and whether RSF forces should be under the command of the army chief, rather
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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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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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Media watchdog wants 'every lead probed' to trace Pak journalist Arshad Sh
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
On October 23, a shot fired at close range hit Arshad Sharif in the head while he was in a car near Nairobi, and another went through his chest. In a statement, RSF said the autopsy report released on November 4 contradicted the account of his death provided by the Kenyan authorities and rai
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Media watchdog RSF calls on Malaysia to explain deportation of Pakistani j
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Media watchdog, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called upon the Malaysian authorities to provide an explanation for the deportation of a Pakistani journalist who had been living in Malaysia as a refugee for years after reportedly being abducted and tortured by an intelligence agency, acc
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1,668 journalists killed worldwide in past 20 years: Media watchdog RSF
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
"Behind the figures, there are the faces, personalities, talent and commitment of those who have paid with their lives for their information gathering, their search for the truth and their passion for journalism," said Christophe Deloire, RSF secretary-general.
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Pakistan: Imran Khan's party demands judicial probe into key issues
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The main issues that have been at the center of political tussles between the coalition government and opposition are the assassination attempt on Imran Khan, secret video recording of Pakistani Senator Azam Swati and his wife, and killing of journalist Arshad Sharif in Kenya, the Dawn newsp
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