Middle East
France begins evacuation of embassy staff, French and ‘allied’ citizens from Sudan
April 23, 2023
France begins evacuation of embassy staff, French and ‘allied’ citizens from Sudan
France has begun a “rapid evacuation operation” of citizens and diplomatic personnel from Sudan, the country’s foreign ministry announced in…
Hopes rise for evacuations of foreigners caught in Sudan fighting
April 22, 2023
Hopes rise for evacuations of foreigners caught in Sudan fighting
CNN — The two rival forces battling for control in Sudan have both said they are ready to help evacuate…
‘I’m tired. I’m just really, really tired.’ One woman describes living through Sudan’s crisis
April 22, 2023
‘I’m tired. I’m just really, really tired.’ One woman describes living through Sudan’s crisis
Two men are battling for control in Sudan, but stuck in the middle are the country’s people. Hundreds have died,…
These Iranian activists fled for freedom. The regime still managed to find them
April 22, 2023
These Iranian activists fled for freedom. The regime still managed to find them
Paris CNN — Iranian dissident Massi Kamari felt helpless when she found out about her elderly parents being harassed by…
Sudan’s warring factions announce ceasefire, but fighting continues
April 22, 2023
Sudan’s warring factions announce ceasefire, but fighting continues
Both of Sudan’s warring factions have declared a 72-hour truce for the Muslim holiday of Eid after nearly a week…
Sudan’s paramilitary RSF announces 72-hour ceasefire ahead of Muslim holiday, but fighting continues
April 21, 2023
Sudan’s paramilitary RSF announces 72-hour ceasefire ahead of Muslim holiday, but fighting continues
CNN — One of Sudan’s two warring factions has declared a 72-hour truce after nearly a week of fierce fighting, which has left…
90 people killed, more than 300 injured in Sanaa stampede
April 20, 2023
90 people killed, more than 300 injured in Sanaa stampede
Ninety people were killed, and more than 300 others were injured in a stampede in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, during…
FM urges Sudanese parties to stop bloodshed, reach ceasefire
April 20, 2023
FM urges Sudanese parties to stop bloodshed, reach ceasefire
Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stressed the necessity of continuing to encourage Sudanese parties to stop bloodshed in the country, through…
‘People sacrificed their lives for just 10 dollars’. At least 78 killed in Yemen crowd surge during packed Ramadan charity event
April 20, 2023
‘People sacrificed their lives for just 10 dollars’. At least 78 killed in Yemen crowd surge during packed Ramadan charity event
CNN — Dozens of people were killed in a crowd surge in Yemen’s capital on Wednesday as needy residents in the…
Half the hospitals in Sudan’s capital are ‘out of action’ as casualties rise
April 19, 2023
Half the hospitals in Sudan’s capital are ‘out of action’ as casualties rise
Half of the hospitals in Sudan’s capital are “out of action” due to intensifying clashes, according to a leading aid…