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Sudan's El-Obeid Braces for War: 11,000 Flee Escalating Fighting in Strategic City
Escalating fighting in Sudan's strategic city of el-Obeid has displaced over 11,000 people, including more than 5,500 children, according to a recent report by Save the Children.
Escalating fighting in Sudan's strategic city of el-Obeid has forced over 11,000 people, including 5,500 children, to flee in the past two weeks, according to humanitarian organization Save the Children. The conflict marks a new phase in Sudan's ongoing war, with thousands displaced and at risk of further violence. The situation remains dire, with many families left without access to basic necessities like food and shelter. The international community is calling for increased aid and protection measures to address the crisis.
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