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WHO warns of 'extreme biohazard risk' as fighters occupy Sudan's national laboratory

The World Health Organization says that fighters in Sudan have occupied the national public laboratory holding samples of diseases including polio and measles, creating an "extremely, extremely dangerous" situation.

Radio France Internationale

Hundreds of thousands may flee Sudan fighting, UN says

The U.N. refugee agency (UNHCR) is making plans for hundreds of thousands of people spilling over Sudan's borders to escape violence, officials said on Tuesday, many of them forced to places they have already fled from.

Reuters

UN fears more 'displacement' from Sudan despite cease-fire

The U.N. refugee agency is warning of “further displacement” of people from Sudan after thousands have streamed into neighboring countries of Chad and South Sudan

The Independent UK

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Sudan’s Neighbors Brace for Political, Security Impact of Conflict

With the Sudanese conflict now in its second week, regional anxiety is mounting among its seven neighboring countries over the potential fallout of the crisis. There are fears that the conflict could escalate over time and across borders, leading to wide scale displacement of people towards border regions. This comes…

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New Zealand troops abroad join those at home to commemorate Anzac Day

New Zealand troops deployed to the Middle East, South Sudan, Britain and elsewhere are participating in dawn services on Tuesday alongside thousands at home as the country honours military personnel on Anzac Day.

Reuters

South Sudan receives about 10,000 refugees fleeing Sudan fighting

Around 10,000 refugees have entered South Sudan from Sudan in recent days fleeing fighting between the army and paramilitary forces, officials in South Sudan's Renk County said on Monday.

Reuters

Explainer-Sudan's conflict and what worries neighbours, the U.S. and others

A conflict raging in Sudan is rattling neighbouring countries and worrying the United States and others for reasons ranging from concern about shared Nile waters and oil pipelines to the shape of a new government and a new humanitarian crisis in the making.

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Countries call for Eid ceasefire in Sudan as fighting continues

All parties, including Ethiopia, South Sudan and US say it’s time to stop fighting that has forced thousands to flee.

Al Jazeera

Could the Sudan unrest inflame the Horn of Africa?

Regional leaders and experts fear a civil war could lead to new crises in a region battered by conflict and drought.

Al Jazeera

Khartoum, Juba Discuss Dispute Over Oil-Rich Border Region

Deputy chief of Sudan’s Transitional Sovereignty Council Gen.

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UN report charges South Sudan officials of rights violations

A United Nations-backed panel of investigators alleges that several officials in South Sudan have perpetrated serious human rights violations and should be held accountable for their crimes, in a report released Monday

The Independent UK

South Sudan president appoints own defence minister, breaching peace deal

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has appointed a member of his own party as defence minister, according to a decree read on state media, breaching a peace deal in which the role should be selected by the party of opposition leader Riek Machar.

Reuters

South Sudan President Appoints Own Defense Minister, Breaching Peace Deal

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has appointed a member of his own party as defense minister, according to a decree read on state media, breaching a peace deal in which the role should be selected by the party of opposition leader Riek Machar. Kiir fired defense minister Angelina Teny, who…

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UN: South Sudan Must Halt Fighting, Move Faster to Elections

The UN Security Council on Wednesday demanded an immediate end to all fighting in South Sudan and pushed for swift progress by the government to ensure that delayed elections are held peacefully and freely in December 2024. The council resolution, which was approved by a vote of 13-0 with Russia…

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The Independent UK

UN: South Sudan must halt fighting, move faster to elections

The U.N. Security Council is demanding an immediate end to all fighting in South Sudan and is pushing for swift progress by the government to ensure that delayed elections are held peacefully and freely in December 2024

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Tramadol tablets worth Rs 21 crores in international market seized at Mumbai airport

Mumbai Customs seized an export consignment destined for South Sudan containing "Tramadol" tablets worth over Rs 21 crores in the international illicit market.

France 24

Kenyan women go digital for equal opportunities

In tonight's edition: In a new report, UN experts say violence against civilians in South Sudan persists with impunity. We speak to one of those commissioners who compiled the report. Also, International Women's Day is a chance to take stock and celebrate women's achievements while acknowledging persistent obstacles to gender…

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Lebanon Says it Regains UN Voting Rights after Paying Dues

Lebanon has regained UN voting rights after paying dues for 2022 and 2023, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday, after the country, which is in deep financial crisis, lost its rights at the world body for the second time in three years. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, in a Jan. 17…

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UN Envoy Says 2023 is a `Make or Break' Year for South Sudan

The UN special envoy for South Sudan called 2023 a “make or break” year for the world’s newest nation that has been beset by civil war, saying Monday it’s possible the country can keep its commitment to hold elections in December 2024 but only if there is political will. Nicholas…

The Independent UK

UN envoy says 2023 is a `make or break' year for South Sudan

The U.N. special envoy for South Sudan is calling 2023 a “make or break” year for the world’s newest nation that has been beset by civil war

The Independent UK

South Sudan's president calls on refugees to return home

South Sudan’s president has urged the country’s more than 2 million refugees to return home in his first meeting with displaced people since civil war erupted almost a decade ago

The Conversation

Ilemi Triangle spat: how resources fuel East Africa's border conflicts

For decades, African states have grappled with numerous interstate border disputes, especially in resource-rich regions. In east Africa, most of these conflicts are as old as independence. The disputes flare up every so often despite interventions by agencies of the African Union and the United Nations. A fresh war of…

The Conversation

South Sudan's oil and water give it bargaining power – but will it benefit the people?

South Sudan has long been one of east Africa’s most unstable states. But surging external interest in its resources and the diplomatic agility of its rulers are again underlining how pivotal the country remains to regional energy and water politics.

The Guardian - UK

South Sudan ‘failed’ by international aid system as food crisis intensifies

Catholic charity Cafod says local NGOs are best placed to respond on the frontline but are being cut out of the process

Al Jazeera

Pope makes final appeal for peace at end of South Sudan trip

Catholic church head and other Christian leaders called for recommitment to the 2018 peace deal during the Africa trip.

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