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Sudan

The northeast African nation has a population of more than 45 million people. Sudan's capital is Khartoum. The country borders Egypt, Libya, Chad, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, Ethiopia and Eritrea.

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Women sit on the ground outside their tent which is flooded

Women sit on the ground outside their tent which is flooded

Sudan war sees mass killings and no sign of ending

Sudan war sees mass killings and no sign of ending

Paramilitary RSF fighters have again brutally massacred scores of civilians, with Sudan's army also escalating attacks.

Six celebrating players gather around another on a stadium's football pitch

Six celebrating players gather around another on a stadium's football pitch

Amid war at home, Sudan eye World Cup and AFCON

Amid war at home, Sudan eye World Cup and AFCON

Civil war has been devastating for Sudan and its people but the national football team is enjoying an unprecedented run.

A displaced Sudanese woman rests inside a shelter, her daughter is lying on the side of the tent.

A displaced Sudanese woman rests inside a shelter, her daughter is lying on the side of the tent.

Sudan's escalating conflict worsens humanitarian situation

Sudan's escalating conflict worsens humanitarian situation

New clashes leave the survival of civilians increasingly in the hands of Nobel Peace Prize nominated local activists.

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US Sudan envoy: 'We hear horrific stories'

US Sudan envoy: 'We hear horrific stories'

Tom Perriello, US envoy for Sudan, speaks to DW correspondent Janelle Dumalaon.

A man holding a gun makes a peace sign, ruins behind

A man holding a gun makes a peace sign, ruins behind

Sudan crisis: Threat to culture 'unprecedented,' UNESCO says

Sudan crisis: Threat to culture 'unprecedented,' UNESCO says

Sudan's cultural and world heritage sites have been bombed or looted as millions of people are displaced.

Sudanese people wait in line at Kurmuk refugee transit camp, one of Ethiopia's main refugee entry points on the border

Sudanese people wait in line at Kurmuk refugee transit camp, one of Ethiopia's main refugee entry points on the border

Sudan conflict escalates refugee crisis in Ethiopia

Sudan conflict escalates refugee crisis in Ethiopia

Ethiopia's new Oura refugee camp is home to thousands of people who fled a devastating civil war in neighboring Sudan.

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Photographer Nadir Minallah seen next to some of his exhibits

Photographer Nadir Minallah seen next to some of his exhibits

Sudanese refugees shine a light on conflict through art

A group of Sudanese refugees in Kenya is using art to raise awareness about the conflict in their country.

Smoke after an attack on the Sudanese city of Khartoum.

Smoke after an attack on the Sudanese city of Khartoum.

Fresh hope for new talks on Sudan cease-fire

Will they be enough to bring an end to fighting and facilitate desperately needed aid?

A Sudanese woman turns her back to the camera in a refugee camp in Chad

A Sudanese woman turns her back to the camera in a refugee camp in Chad

Rape is being used as a weapon of war in Sudan

Widespread sexual violence is reported by many women and children who have sought safety in neighboring Chad.

A woman stands holding her baby while she waits in a long line of other women

A woman stands holding her baby while she waits in a long line of other women

Sudan siege bears hallmarks of brutal Darfur war

DW spoke to civilians trapped in Sudan's besieged city of El Fasher amid attacks by the Rapid Support Forces.

Demonstration in response to the ongoing civil war in Sudan, which has now surpassed the one-year mark.

Demonstration in response to the ongoing civil war in Sudan, which has now surpassed the one-year mark.

Why is the world ignoring the Sudan civil war?

It's been classified as one of the world's worst crises. But aid organizations say the Sudan war is being overlooked.

Kariya Mohamed Abbakar, a 50 year old woman at her shelter in the Abu Shouk camp for internally displaced persons (IDP), Darfour, Sudan

Kariya Mohamed Abbakar, a 50 year old woman at her shelter in the Abu Shouk camp for internally displaced persons (IDP), Darfour, Sudan

Sudan: Dire situation in Darfur likely to spur revenge

The ongoing siege on the last stronghold of the Sudanese Armed Forces in Darfur may end in bloodshed and revenge.

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