Sudan Fighting
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From 1955 to 2023: The many wars and conflicts fought in Sudan
•Sudan, which has descended into chaos with fierce fighting between rival generals, has lived through multiple civil wars since winning independence from Britain and Egypt in 1956
South Sudan receives about 10,000 refugees fleeing Sudan fighting
•Sudan hosts 800,000 South Sudanese refugees who have fled long-running conflicts there
What is Russia’s Wagner Group doing in Sudan? Why is Vladimir Putin’s shadow army pushing its way into Africa?
Fp Explainers •Russia’s Wagner Group has reportedly offered weapons to Lt Gen Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo’s paramilitary force in Sudan to fuel the ongoing conflict. The mercenary collective has for long been active in Africa, establishing economic and political interests from Libya to Mali as well as Burkina Faso
Sudan Unrest: What is India’s plan to evacuate citizens? Which nations have rescued its nationals?
Fp Explainers •As the fighting in Sudan continues, India has two Air Force planes in Jeddah and a navy ship in Port Sudan on standby to evacuate its 3,000 stranded citizens. Indian embassy personnel will stay put to oversee the operations. Meanwhile, the US and the UK have airlifted their diplomats
WHO claims over 400 killed, 3,500 injured in Sudan fighting
Fp Staff •Sudan has been without a functioning government since October 2021, when the military dismissed PM Abdalla Hamdok's transitional administration and proclaimed a state of emergency in what political opponents referred to as a 'coup'
Sleeping on the floor, no food, and more: How Sudanese struggle to survive amid heavy fighting
•Residents have been pleading for a temporary ceasefire so they can stock up on supplies or relocate to safer areas. According to media reports, the two sides agreed to a 24-hour truce on Tuesday, but fighting continued in parts of the city
Planes burnt, buildings destroyed… Pall of gloom in Sudan as fighting continues on Day 5
Fp Staff •Fierce clashes between Sudan's army and its paramilitary force continue on Day 5, killing over 270 people and injuring thousands more. The fighting has caused massive damage to the country and left a trail of destruction
India working closely with US, UK to ensure safety of citizens in Sudan
Fp Staff •S Jaishankar has already spoken with his Saudi and UAE counterparts, and was guaranteed of their practical support on the ground by both foreign ministers
Fighting continues in Sudan as death toll mounts to 270, over 2,600 injured
Fp Staff •Hours after an internationally mediated ceasefire was supposed to go into effect, fighting in Sudan resumed as soldiers loyal to opposing generals fought over vital locations in the city and accused one another of violating the ceasefire
Sudan conflict kills 97: The fight between rival generals for the control of the nation, explained
Fp Explainers •Violence has broken out in Sudan with heavy gun firing killing 97 civilians in Khartoum and other cities. The fighting is a result of a power struggle between the country’s military led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) headed by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo