Sudan updates: Saudi-hosted talks yield ‘no progress’ yet
14 May 2023 |
1:24 pm
Sudan's warring parties are not willing to stop fighting as each sees themselves capable of winning, a Saudi diplomat said. Meanwhile, clashes continued on the ground, with evacuation missions ongoing. DW has the latest.
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