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WHO warns Sudan’s hospitals running out of supplies, staff

Summary The United Nations has warned of a humanitarian crisis in the country, including the near collapse of the health system.Some health facilities were reportedly being looted and others being used for military purposes, he said.In separate comments earlier on Tuesday, the WHO said it had documented three attacks against healthcare facilities. The World Health Organisation’s chief on Tuesday…

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US diplomatic convoy attacked in Sudan amid new truce appeal

The U.S. secretary of state says a U.S. diplomatic convoy came under fire in Sudan, where the country’s armed forces and a powerful rival have been battling for control since the weekend KHARTOUM, Sudan — Washington’s top diplomat said Tuesday that a U.S. Embassy convoy came under fire in Sudan and denounced “indiscriminate military operations” as the country’s armed…

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