Maldives Republic
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2 years, 8 months ago
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urgent
Sudan Conflict: Fire Destroys 18-Story Tower in Khartoum
Flames consumed buildings in Khartoum amid the Sudan conflict. The 18-storey Greater Nile Petroleum Oil Company Tower was destroyed. Cause unknown, no casualties. The conflict began on 15 April due to a power struggle between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). RSF launched attacks, government buildings burned, hospitals non-operational. The conflict has spread to El-Obeid. Death toll is 7,500, over 5 million displaced.