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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
Sudan conflict: Sudanese fleeing clashes flood port city, borders with Egypt

Sudan conflict: Sudanese fleeing clashes flood port city, borders with Egypt

The fighting has come despite both sides declared Sunday a second, three-day extension of a humanitarian cease-fire to allow safe corridors for healthcare workers and aid agencies working in the capital

02 May,2023 03:42 PM IST | Cairo | AP
Operation Kaveri: Ships, aircraft set to bring 500 Indians back home from Sudan

Operation Kaveri: Ships, aircraft set to bring 500 Indians back home from Sudan

India has launched "Operation kaveri" to bring back stranded Indians from the war-torn Sudan

24 April,2023 06:44 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI
United States evacuating diplomats in Sudan amid fierce fighting

United States evacuating diplomats in Sudan amid fierce fighting

US troops that airlifted embassy staff out of Khartoum have safely left Sudanese airspace, US official confirmed

23 April,2023 09:43 AM IST | Washington | AP
PM Modi to chair high-level meeting, review security of Indians in Sudan

PM Modi to chair high-level meeting, review security of Indians in Sudan

Violence is on the rise in the North African country due to fighting that erupted between its army and paramilitary forces

21 April,2023 02:15 PM IST | New Delhi | ANI

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