Sudan migrants in Israel worry over future, fighting at home Sudanese migrants in Israel are watching the fighting roiling their nation with trepidation The Independent UK · May 5, 2023
Fox’s Greg Gutfeld blames Jordan Neely subway chokehold death on George Floyd ‘If anybody says this is like George Floyd, no, it’s because of George Floyd’ The Independent UK · May 5, 2023
Child marriage in decline – but will take 300 years to eliminate UN children’s agency welcomes drop in number of underage brides, but warns 12 million girls still getting married each year The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023
‘Not safe for us’: Sudanese in north Africa warn fleeing relatives of danger People who sought route to Europe before fighting erupted in Khartoum have faced police brutality, torture and homelessness The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2023
Sudan: Death on the Nile and contagion risk There's blood in the Nile. The mighty river separating Sudan's capital city Khartoum has seen fighting erupt between two rival factions of the army. What could have been a quick internal flash-up between the main military factions, which have tenuously ruled this vast land since the 2021 military coup, has… Bangkok Post · May 4, 2023
Fighting intensifies in Sudan’s capital as US warns of new sanctions Clashes continue around presidential palace in Khartoum despite international calls to end hostilities The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023
Sunak says UK and Rwanda ‘leading the way’ on global migration challenge The Prime Minister met with the Rwandan president to discuss plans to send migrants arriving in Britain unlawfully to Kigali. The Independent UK · May 4, 2023
WFP says $13 million-14 million worth of food looted in Sudan The World Food Programme (WFP) has estimated that $13 million to $14 million worth of food products destined to people in need in Sudan have been looted since fighting broke out last month, the WFP said on Thursday. Reuters · May 4, 2023
US intelligence chief sees ‘protracted’ fighting in Sudan National intelligence head Avril Haines says fighting will likely not stop as neither side has incentive to seek peace. Al Jazeera · May 4, 2023
You can eat tulips? A short history Tulips — once a tepid culinary offering in an exceedingly dark time — are actually still used in many recipes Salon · May 4, 2023
Kenyan court sets bail for pastor in parishioner death probe A court in Kenya has ruled that one of two pastors under investigation for the deaths of more than 100 of their congregants can be released on bond or bail The Independent UK · May 4, 2023
Kenya court frees pastor accused of links to cult leader A Kenyan court on Thursday released on bond a televangelist detained last week as part of an investigation into the deaths of dozens of people whom police say starved themselves to death on the instructions of a cult leader. Reuters · May 4, 2023
The worst-case climate change scenario Climate change experts forecast our ecological future if humanity continues polluting at the current rate Salon · May 4, 2023
UN admits diplomatic 'failure' as fighting continues in Sudan Gunfire and explosions could be heard in Khartoum for a 20th straight day on Thursday after the latest ceasefire expired on Wednesday. Earlier, UN chief Antonio Guterres acknowledged the international community had "failed" Sudan. The UN refugee agency also reiterated calls for donors to help support the thousands of civilians… Radio France Internationale · May 4, 2023
The Conversation · May 4, 2023 Israel is a powder keg waiting to blow The death in custody on May 2 of Khader Adnan, the first Palestinian to die of a hunger strike for more than 30 years, sparked mass protests in Gaza and an exchange of fire between Israel and armed Palestinian groups. It was later announced that a ceasefire had been agreed,…
The Independent UK · May 4, 2023 Cleverly: UK’s 30 evacuation flights helped 2,450 people flee Sudan violence The UK’s final flight departed Port Sudan on Wednesday evening.
The Independent UK · May 4, 2023 Shelling in Sudanese capital disrupts aid delivery efforts Residents say heavy shelling in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum is disrupting efforts to deliver badly needed aid to trapped civilians as yet another fragile and frequently violated truce ran out
The Conversation · May 4, 2023 Sudan: the longer the conflict lasts, the higher the risk of a regional war The 2019 Sudan uprisings that ousted long-time dictator Omar al-Bashir and installed a military-civilian transitional government gave hope that the northern African country could finally transition to democratic rule. The country has been ruled by the military for most of its independence since 1956.
Al Jazeera · May 4, 2023 Middle East round-up: Palestinian hunger striker dies Here’s a round-up of Al Jazeera’s Middle East coverage this week.
The Independent UK · May 4, 2023 US joins UN in suspending food aid to Ethiopia's Tigray The United States Agency for International Development has suspended all food assistance to the northern Ethiopian region of Tigray “until further notice” while it investigates the theft of humanitarian supplies
The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023 NHS doctors stuck in Saudi Arabia after fleeing Sudan fighting Glasgow registrars unsure if UK will grant visas for immediate family members who also escaped Khartoum
Reuters · May 4, 2023 Nightmare in Sudan: African expats struggle to find way out Nigerian law student Umar Yusuf Yaru was relaxing in his apartment when he first heard gunfire last month in his Khartoum neighbourhood.
The Independent UK · May 4, 2023 NHS doctor who missed last Sudan evacuation flight ‘betrayed’ amid fears more medics left behind Foreign Office announced deadline to be processed to evacuate was at 10am on Wednesday - but the notice didn’t give everyone enough time to make it
Radio France Internationale · May 4, 2023 US, UN halt food aid to Ethiopia's Tigray over diverted shipments USAID and the World Food Programme announced on Wednesday they were freezing food aid to the Tigray region in northern Ethiopia "until further notice", after finding shipments were diverted to local markets.
The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023 ‘I’m in intense pain’: Vahid Beheshti passes 70 days on UK hunger strike Camped outside Foreign Office, Beheshti is demanding Iran’s Revolutionary Guards be proscribed