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Sudan’s rival forces commit to protect civilians

Warring parties have signed a commitment to protect civilians and allow aid in but have not yet agreed to a ceasefire.

Sudan's two warring factions have signed an accord to protect civilians and aid deliveries from violence but could not agree on a ceasefire. The talks, which took place in the Saudi port of Jeddah with Saudi and US involvement, were described by American diplomats as difficult, with the two sides still "far apart".

A new migration policy is in operation along the southern border of the United States following the expiry of Covid era restrictions known as Title 42.

And President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan faces the toughest political challenge of his career as Turkey prepares for parliamentary and presidential elections on Sunday.

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  • Fri 12 May 202305:06GMT