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Sudan Violence Enters Third Week, UN Says Country "Falling Apart"
Warplanes on bombing raids drew heavy anti-aircraft fire over Khartoum on Saturday as fierce fighting between Sudan's army and paramilitaries entered a third week, violating a renewed truce.
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"US Diplomatic Convoy Fired On In Sudan On Monday, All Safe": Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with two generals leading warring forces in Sudan and "underscored the urgency of reaching a ceasefire", a State Department spokesman said Tuesday.
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Saudi Arabia Plane Hit By Gunfire In Sudan Unrest: Report
A passenger plane preparing to take off from Sudan for Saudi Arabia came under fire on Saturday as deadly fighting rocked Khartoum, the kingdom's flag carrier said.
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Bodies Of 14 Indians Killed In Sudan Fire To Be Brought To India: Centre
The bodies of 14 Indians identified so far after the horrific fire tragedy at a ceramics factory last week will be sent to India from Tuesday, according to the Indian mission.
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Most Victims Of Sudan Fire Tragedy From Tamil Nadu, Bihar: Indian Embassy
Most of the Indians who were hospitalised or are reported missing after the massive LPG tanker blast at a ceramics factory in Sudan belonged to Tamil Nadu and Bihar. Authorities are trying to ascertain the details about the 18 Indians killed in the tragedy.
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6 From Tamil Nadu Among Those Affected In Sudan Fire, Says Chief Minister
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Wednesday said six men from the state were among those injured or missing in the LPG tanker blast in Sudan and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to direct officials concerned to update on their status.
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23 Dead, Dozens Injured In Gas Tanker Explosion At Sudan Factory With Several Indian Staff
Twenty-three people were killed and dozens injured as a fire triggered by an explosion in a gas tanker tore through a factory in the Sudanese capital on Tuesday, officials said. The factory had over 50 employees from India.
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Heavy Gunfire Erupts In South Sudan After President Calls Ceasefire
Heavy gunfire erupted in South Sudan's capital late on Monday after President Salva Kiir ordered his forces to cease fire and only respond if they came under attack, Reuters witnesses reported.
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UN Security Council Meets On South Sudan Fighting: Diplomats
The UN Security Council met behind closed doors Sunday on renewed fighting in the capital of South Sudan, as former rebels and government soldiers exchanged fire in several parts of Juba.
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150 Dead In South Sudan Gunfight Between Forces Backing President And Vice-President
Heavy fighting erupted in South Sudan's capital today as former rebels and government soldiers exchanged fire two days after gun battles left at least 150 fighters dead.
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Heavy Fighting Erupts In South Sudan Capital Juba
Heavy fighting erupted again in South Sudan's capital on Sunday as former rebels and government soldiers exchanged fire two days after gun battles left around 150 fighters dead.
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South Sudan Rebels Attack UN Base in Possible 'War Crime': UN
South Sudan rebels opened fire on a UN peacekeeping base sheltering 30,000 civilians, killing one and wounding six in a possible war crime, the UN said late Wednesday.
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Children Raped, Castrated, Thrown Into Fires in South Sudan: UN
Warring forces in South Sudan have carried out horrific crimes against children, including castration, rape and tying them together before slitting their throats, the UN has said.
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Indian Peacekeeper Injured in Fresh Firing in South Sudan: Sources
An Indian peacekeeper was injured in fresh firing in the troubled Malakal region in South Sudan, with the UN mission expressing concern over the incident and reiterating its call for parties to respect the sanctity of UN staff.
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UN Investigates Attack on South Sudan Peacekeeping Site
The United Nations on Friday said it was launching an investigation and demanding accountability after eight civilians were killed earlier this week by shells fired at its compound in the town of Melut, near South Sudan's Paloch oilfields.
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Sudan Violence Enters Third Week, UN Says Country "Falling Apart"
Warplanes on bombing raids drew heavy anti-aircraft fire over Khartoum on Saturday as fierce fighting between Sudan's army and paramilitaries entered a third week, violating a renewed truce.
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"US Diplomatic Convoy Fired On In Sudan On Monday, All Safe": Blinken
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with two generals leading warring forces in Sudan and "underscored the urgency of reaching a ceasefire", a State Department spokesman said Tuesday.
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Saudi Arabia Plane Hit By Gunfire In Sudan Unrest: Report
A passenger plane preparing to take off from Sudan for Saudi Arabia came under fire on Saturday as deadly fighting rocked Khartoum, the kingdom's flag carrier said.
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Bodies Of 14 Indians Killed In Sudan Fire To Be Brought To India: Centre
The bodies of 14 Indians identified so far after the horrific fire tragedy at a ceramics factory last week will be sent to India from Tuesday, according to the Indian mission.
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Most Victims Of Sudan Fire Tragedy From Tamil Nadu, Bihar: Indian Embassy
Most of the Indians who were hospitalised or are reported missing after the massive LPG tanker blast at a ceramics factory in Sudan belonged to Tamil Nadu and Bihar. Authorities are trying to ascertain the details about the 18 Indians killed in the tragedy.
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6 From Tamil Nadu Among Those Affected In Sudan Fire, Says Chief Minister
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Wednesday said six men from the state were among those injured or missing in the LPG tanker blast in Sudan and urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to direct officials concerned to update on their status.
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23 Dead, Dozens Injured In Gas Tanker Explosion At Sudan Factory With Several Indian Staff
Twenty-three people were killed and dozens injured as a fire triggered by an explosion in a gas tanker tore through a factory in the Sudanese capital on Tuesday, officials said. The factory had over 50 employees from India.
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Heavy Gunfire Erupts In South Sudan After President Calls Ceasefire
Heavy gunfire erupted in South Sudan's capital late on Monday after President Salva Kiir ordered his forces to cease fire and only respond if they came under attack, Reuters witnesses reported.
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UN Security Council Meets On South Sudan Fighting: Diplomats
The UN Security Council met behind closed doors Sunday on renewed fighting in the capital of South Sudan, as former rebels and government soldiers exchanged fire in several parts of Juba.
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150 Dead In South Sudan Gunfight Between Forces Backing President And Vice-President
Heavy fighting erupted in South Sudan's capital today as former rebels and government soldiers exchanged fire two days after gun battles left at least 150 fighters dead.
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Heavy Fighting Erupts In South Sudan Capital Juba
Heavy fighting erupted again in South Sudan's capital on Sunday as former rebels and government soldiers exchanged fire two days after gun battles left around 150 fighters dead.
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South Sudan Rebels Attack UN Base in Possible 'War Crime': UN
South Sudan rebels opened fire on a UN peacekeeping base sheltering 30,000 civilians, killing one and wounding six in a possible war crime, the UN said late Wednesday.
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Children Raped, Castrated, Thrown Into Fires in South Sudan: UN
Warring forces in South Sudan have carried out horrific crimes against children, including castration, rape and tying them together before slitting their throats, the UN has said.
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Indian Peacekeeper Injured in Fresh Firing in South Sudan: Sources
An Indian peacekeeper was injured in fresh firing in the troubled Malakal region in South Sudan, with the UN mission expressing concern over the incident and reiterating its call for parties to respect the sanctity of UN staff.
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UN Investigates Attack on South Sudan Peacekeeping Site
The United Nations on Friday said it was launching an investigation and demanding accountability after eight civilians were killed earlier this week by shells fired at its compound in the town of Melut, near South Sudan's Paloch oilfields.
