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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

US Confirms Second American Death in Sudan, Seeks Extended Ceasefire

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby speaks during the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, Thursday, April 20, 2023. (AP)

A second American has died in Sudan, the White House said on Wednesday, adding that it was helping a small number of US citizens seeking to leave the country amid ongoing clashes even as overall violence appeared significantly down.

White House national security spokesman John Kirby, speaking to reporters, said the Biden administration was continuing to work with both sides of the conflict to strengthen the ceasefire in order to allow in more humanitarian assistance.

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