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Sudan crisis

Humanitarian crisis in Sudan as thousands try to leave the capital, Khartoum. Learn more about this story.

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The story  

Humanitarian crisis in Sudan as thousands try to leave.

Fighting broke out on 15th April because of disagreements between the country's military leadership.

About 500 civilians have been killed so far in the capital, Khartoum, according to the UN.

A 72-hour ceasefire was agreed from Monday.

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