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Sudan peace talks starting as UN warns of catastrophe

Talks are due to begin today to try to end the civil war in Sudan, which has claimed thousands of lives, and driven millions from their homes.

Talks on a possible ceasefire in Sudan are due to begin in Switzerland today, but there is little hope of a real end to the conflict, since the Sudanese government, whose forces have been fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, has said it will not attend. The talks come after almost a year and half of brutal conflict.

In other news, the governor of Russia's border region of Belgorod has declared a state of emergency, saying daily Ukrainian shelling has destroyed houses and killed civilians.

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  • Wed 14 Aug 2024 06:06GMT