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May 2023
22m 57s

How has life changed in Sudan?

Bbc World Service
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The fighting in Sudan has continued for a third week On Thursday a new seven day ceasefire took effect, but they haven’t been fully observed in the past. Hundreds of thousands of people are continuing to leave the country. But many more are staying, either through choice or lack of choice. So, what is life like for those still in Sudan? #AfricaDaily 
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