UN seeks end to ‘colossal’ humanitarian tragedy as Sudan’s military factions resume Saudi-hosted talks

The United Nations has welcomed the resumption of talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to end the months-long conflict between the Sudanese army and its rival paramilitary force which lefts scores dead and sent the northeast African country spiraling into humanitarian crisis. https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2023/10/1142962
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UN seeks end to ‘colossal’ humanitarian tragedy as Sudan’s military factions resume Saudi-hosted talks
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Sharp escalation in fighting across Yemen risks spiralling out of control

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Work ‘in concert’ to help bring Yemen closer to a peaceful future

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