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Burkina Faso: More than 2 million people displaced

Burkina Faso: More than 2 million people displaced

Figures released last month showed more than 2 million people are internally displaced in the West African nation, the majority of them women and children, fuelling a dire humanitarian crisis as the conflict pushed people from their homes, off their farms and into congested urban areas or makeshift camps

05 June,2023 01:56 PM IST | Dakar | mid-day online correspondent
United States urges Sudan's warring sides to return to cease-fire talks

United States urges Sudan's warring sides to return to cease-fire talks

The US State Department made the appeal following the suspension of Sudan's military from the talks with a rival paramilitary force, which were being hosted in Saudi Arabia

01 June,2023 07:13 PM IST | Khartoum | mid-day online correspondent
'Repeated violations': Sudanese military suspended talks with paramilitary rival

'Repeated violations': Sudanese military suspended talks with paramilitary rival

The military insists on the full implementation of the cease-fire terms before further discussions can take place, without providing further details

31 May,2023 03:22 PM IST | Khartoum | mid-day online correspondent
NCB seizes 1 kg of cocaine in Goa; two African nationals held

NCB seizes 1 kg of cocaine in Goa; two African nationals held

Goa Customs officials intercepted a Kenyan national identified as Samual at Dabolim airport on the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday on the suspicion of concealing some substance in his luggage, he said

06 May,2023 07:29 AM IST | Mumbai | Agencies

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In photos: Over 600 Indians evacuated from Sudan

In photos: Over 600 Indians evacuated from Sudan

India has evacuated a total of 670 Indian nationals from Sudan and is looking at rescuing more of its citizens from the strife-torn African nation before the end of a tenuous ceasefire between the regular army and a paramilitary force. (All pictures credit: PTI)

27 April,2023 03:16 PM IST | Editor

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