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As UN urges Sudan truce, Russia and China cite Gaza

As UN urges Sudan truce, Russia and China cite Gaza

THE United Nations Security Council called for an immediate cessation of hostilities in Sudan, prompting China to remind it not to forget about the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and Russia to accuse the United States of double standards. Russia abstained, while the remaining 14 council members voted in favour of the British-drafted resolution that called for an immediate cessation of hostilities during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, which begins early next week. War erupted in Sudan on April 15, 2023, between the Sudanese army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The U.N. says nearly 25 million people - half…
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G7 calls for immediate cessation of hostilities in Tigray region

G7 calls for immediate cessation of hostilities in Tigray region

THE Group of Seven wealthiest economies yesterday called for an immediate end to hostilities in Ethiopia's Tigray region. "We are deeply concerned by the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region and reports of an unfolding major humanitarian tragedy," said a communique issued following a leaders' summit in Britain. "We call for an immediate cessation of hostilities, unimpeded humanitarian access to all areas and the immediate withdrawal of Eritrean forces." Fighting broke out in the region in November between government troops and the region's former ruling party, the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF). Troops from neighbouring Eritrea also entered the conflict…
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