Now playing Next Europe Decoded Euroviews. EU should shift gears in the face of atrocities in Sudan The EU’s response needs to echo the speed with which disaster is occurring on the ground. Residents of El Fasher and other civilians throughout Sudan deserve nothing less, Laetitia Bader writes. 20/06/2024
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Now playing Next Sudan Sudan accuses UAE of fueling war in the country Over 14,000 people have been killed and 33,000 injured in the conflict raging since early 2023, according to the UN. 19/06/2024
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