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Talks to end the civil war in Sudan due to start

Diplomats are meeting in Switzerland today to try to end the civil war in Sudan, which has claimed thousands of lives

Talks are due to begin today (Wednesday) to try to end the civil war in Sudan, which has claimed thousands of lives, and driven millions from their homes. The talks in Switzerland come after almost a year and half of brutal civil conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF paramilitary forces.

In other news, the Japanese prime minister, Fumio Kishida, says he will not stand in his party's leadership contest, clearing the way for a new premier.

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  • Wed 14 Aug 2024 05:06GMT