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What is happening in Sudan?

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Sudan is facing severe conflict, humanitarian crises, and natural disasters. Fighting between the army and Rapid Support Forces continues, especially in Darfur, causing civilian casualties and displacement. A catastrophic landslide in Darfur killed around 1,000 people. Cholera outbreaks and starvation threaten vulnerable populations, with aid access severely limited.

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Pope Leo XIV urges world to respond to crisis in Sudan

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  • Pope Leo XIV urges international humanitarian aid for Sudan.
  • He calls for prayers for victims of a deadly landslide in Darfur. 13s
  • Over a thousand people are believed dead in the Mara Mountains landslide. 43s
  • The Pope appeals for humanitarian corridors and a coordinated response. 1m 3s
  • Darfur remains inaccessible to the UN and aid groups amid ongoing conflict. 1m 31s
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Pope Leo XIV urges world to respond to crisis in Sudan
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Africanews
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Pope Leo XIV urges world to respond to crisis in Sudan

Pope Leo XIV calls for humanitarian aid to Sudan, highlighting suffering from war, a deadly landslide, and a cholera outbreak, and urges for humanitarian corridors and dialogue.

Darfur landslide kills 1,000 in Sudan’s deadliest disaster
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Darfur landslide kills 1,000 in Sudan’s deadliest disaster

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