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Politics · Middle EastCanada and UAE Sign Trade Deal, Eye Extradition Treaty
Canada and the United Arab Emirates have signed a free-trade agreement and announced plans to negotiate an extradition treaty. The move has drawn criticism from civil society groups concerned about the UAE's human rights record.
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Conflict & SecurityDrone attacks kill children in Khartoum and civilians in Kordofan
Drone attacks in Sudan have resulted in the deaths of three children in Khartoum and dozens of civilians in West Kordofan. The conflict, ongoing since April 2023, has caused widespread displacement and a severe humanitarian crisis.
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Conflict & Security · AfricaSudan’s Meroe pyramids at risk from war and sand accumulation
Sudan’s Meroe pyramids, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are deteriorating due to halted preservation efforts and sand accumulation amid the country’s ongoing war. Archaeologists warn of potential collapses, while UNESCO reports over 100 cultural sites damaged since April 2023.
Africa4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 87 · Hype 15
Conflict & Security · AfricaSudanese army drone strike kills 35 at Darfur court session
A drone strike by the Sudanese army on a traditional court session in North Darfur killed at least 35 people, according to a local rights group. The attack occurred in Ghara al-Zawiya village, controlled by the Rapid Support Forces, as drone operations intensify across the region.
Africa3 min read