As war engulfed an upscale neighborhood in Sudan's capital, residents desperate to escape had just one option: a battered taxi driven by two penniless students. A tale of two heroes.
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A reminder that Sudan's war is not only taking place in Khartoum.
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Another attack is now taking place in El Genaina, West Darfur, reportedly from Eastern/Sthern sides, by armed Arab militias.
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Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, has become an open arena for a fight between generals, even as residents struggle to eat, get medicine or bury the dead. and I look at life in the battle-scarred city that sits at the confluence of the two Niles
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We are devastated to learn of the death of AFP video journalist Arman Soldin in eastern Ukraine today.
All of our thoughts go out to his family and loved ones.
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Extraordinary scene from Pakistan of civilians beating on the military's gate.
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Many readers have asked if they can somehow help. Hassan just told me they have set up a joint gofundme page here:
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The overthrow of Sudan's dictator in 2019 ignited heady hopes of democracy. But it was never gong to be that easy. draw the map that led to this.
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The remote desert town of Wadi Halfa has become a vast waiting area for Sudanese men and their families trying to get visas to cross to Egypt reuters.com/world/africa/s by
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Gratifying reader response to this Sudan story, which featured on p.1 of today's .
The war has been a disaster for Sudan, but the worst moments also bring out the best in people — a universal truth that struck a chord with many.
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I’ve reported from many countries where arrests of journalists and activists like this take place. Not a great list to be on.
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Yesterday I got arrested whilst filming a @JustStop_Oil supporter holding a banner on the pavement near the coronation route. I'm a filmmaker and had my @BECTU press accreditation visible around my neck.
Police deemed this to be "conspiracy to commit a public nuisance".
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This story is so gripping! I felt like I was riding along with these cool dudes, who seem like they have icewater running in their veins, but were scared sh*tless. Great reporting from
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This story of the two young students, their battered Toyota and the many, many people they rescued in Khartoum gave me goosebumps, and shows how heroes are just everywhere, words by :
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Sudanese military leaders are the worst, but ordinary people there are the best. Great story of two heroes in Khartoum: nytimes.com/2023/05/05/wor by
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If you need a reminder that there is humanity and goodness even in the midst of inhumanity and chaos, read this, from at
Trapped by War, Saved by 2 Students With a Taxi
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My latest from Port Sudan, where everyone gathering to flee has a painful story of escape. “I feel I have a family to protect by any means necessary,” said Ahmed, 21, traveling with his ailing mother. “And you don’t have guns, you don’t have power..."
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Today marks World Press Freedom Day, and nearly a year since journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed.
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"Follow the money" is key to understanding many conflicts. In Sudan, nobody understands it better than Suliman Baldo
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I call in this opinion piece featured today in Just Security for targeting the war chests of Sudan’s rival armies as their fighting inflicts untold pains and suffering on the Sudanese:
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Why Sisinomics have been disastrous for Egyptians. 👇
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UPDATE:
— Air strikes, heavy shelling and gunfire continued across strategic sites in Khartoum + Omdurman Saturday
— Hundreds of thousands have now left their homes
—El-Geneina main referral hospital has been looted.
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Big ferry with Sudan evacuees docking in Saudi Arabian port of Jeddah. British officials among foreign teams waiting to help their nationals.
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Last I checked, fuel was selling for $50/gallon in the local market. Most taxis and buses have fled the city, fearing intense fighting is looming again.
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Since filing this piece I've learned that another 8 buses hired by the US — on top of the seven in the convoy — are idling in Khartoum, waiting to be filled.
Seems like a lot of scarce resources, sitting idle, when so many folks are trying to safely escape the city.
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Breaking — An American bus convoy with armed drones overhead is carrying about 300 US citizens over 525 miles to Port Sudan. It is the first US-led evacuation of non-diplomats since the Sudan conflict began.
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Completely normal Egyptian government press statement headline: “Supreme Antiquities Council’s Secretary General confirms Queen Cleopatra was light-skinned”
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Looting, Roadblocks: Paramilitary Is a Scary Neighbor in Sudan’s Capital
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As the fighting between Sudan’s warring generals entered its 12th day on Wednesday, one question was swirling around the country: Where is the former dictator Omar Hassan al-Bashir?
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I spoke with about the two generals and their backers who brought Sudan to its knees for
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‘War Has Just Erupted’: For Times Insider, I spoke with Terence McGinley about how is covering Sudan's spiraling conflict.
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‘War Has Just Erupted’: For Times Insider, I spoke with Terence McGinley about how is covering Sudan's spiraling conflict.
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In today’s In the News podcast 🎧 chief Africa corr on the background to the warfare in Sudan and what’s happening now
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I spoke with about the two generals and their backers who brought Sudan to its knees for
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In Sudan for Ramadan last year, I was stopped on a major highway by villagers insisting we join them for iftar (breaking the fast). Those traditions of hospitality run deep in Sudan, and stand in contrast to the gaudy violence of the past week.
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The UK says it will evacuate nationals from Khartoum today.
Priority to those with children and elderly.
It is for British nationals, spouses and dependants “with existing UK entry clearance”.
Expect RAF A400M Atlas and C-130 Hercules to be in the lead
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In Sudan for Ramadan last year, I was stopped on a major highway by villagers insisting we join them for iftar (breaking the fast). Those traditions of hospitality run deep in Sudan, and stand in contrast to the gaudy violence of the past week.
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