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Recent days in Sudan have seen intensified fighting between the Sudanese army and RSF, with drone strikes killing at least 75 civilians in El-Fasher, Darfur. The city remains under siege, with ongoing clashes, ethnic violence, and worsening humanitarian crises, including food shortages and disease outbreaks. The conflict has killed over 40,000 and displaced millions since April 2023.
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WFP reduces food aid for Ethiopian refugees amid funding shortages, risking starvation for 780,000. Meanwhile, conflict in Congo hampers health services, leaving millions without medicine. Climate impacts worsen hunger in Kenya's Turkana, highlighting a growing regional crisis.
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Israel has identified one of two bodies from the Gaza conflict, with the second still being processed. The ceasefire and aid efforts continue amid disputes over the return of remains and hostages. Israel threatens to keep the Rafah crossing closed until Hamas fulfills its commitments. The situation remains tense and unresolved as negotiations proceed.
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As of October 19, 2025, Israel has received two more bodies of hostages from Hamas under a US-brokered ceasefire, bringing the total to 12 of 28. Israeli PM Netanyahu has linked reopening the Rafah crossing to the full return of hostage remains, while Hamas warns closure delays recovery efforts. The ceasefire's second phase, involving Hamas disarmament, remains unresolved amid ongoing tensions.
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Hamas has handed over some remains of Israeli hostages in Gaza, but accusations of staged recoveries and violations of the Gaza ceasefire persist. Israel and the US warn Hamas is stalling on returning all bodies, risking escalation amid ongoing violence. Today’s date is Sun, 09 Nov 2025.
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Since late October 2025, Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) seized El-Fasher after an 18-month siege, triggering mass displacement and atrocities. Over 80,000 fled to overcrowded camps like Tawila, facing dire shortages of food, water, and medical aid. Reports detail killings, sexual violence, and hospital attacks. The humanitarian crisis worsens amid ongoing conflict and limited safe passage for civilians.
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The RSF seized al-Fashir in Darfur on October 26, consolidating control amid reports of mass killings, abductions, and ongoing violence. Witnesses describe civilians targeted by drones and armed fighters, with international concern mounting over atrocities and humanitarian crises. Ceasefire talks are ongoing, but violence persists.
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Hamas has returned the remains of 20 hostages to Israel since the ceasefire began on October 10. If confirmed, this leaves seven more remains in Gaza. The ongoing exchange is part of efforts to de-escalate the conflict between Israel and Hamas, which has been the deadliest in recent history.
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Recent reports project over 7.5 million South Sudanese will face crisis-level hunger in 2026, driven by conflict, flooding, and access issues. The situation is compounded by ongoing violence, economic instability, and disrupted food systems, with millions at risk of malnutrition and famine. Humanitarian access remains critically limited.
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Since the October ceasefire, Hamas and Islamic Jihad have handed over the remains of deceased hostages in Gaza, including bodies recovered in Khan Younis. Israel has confirmed the identification of some bodies, as the slow process of returning remains continues amid ongoing conflict and negotiations.
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Hamas states fighters in Rafah will not surrender amid ongoing tensions. Israel receives remains of Lt. Hadar Goldin after Turkey facilitated the return, marking a significant development in the ceasefire. Efforts continue to evacuate civilians and recover bodies, with Turkey playing a key mediating role.
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Since the ceasefire began on October 10, 2025, the Gaza Health Ministry reports that 315 bodies have been exchanged between Israel and Hamas. The latest exchange involved the return of a hostage's body, with ongoing efforts to recover remains and confirm the identities of the bodies handed over.
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The UN World Food Programme warns that 318 million people will face crisis-level hunger or worse in 2026, more than double 2019 figures. Funding shortfalls threaten aid efforts, with only half of the $13 billion needed likely to be received. Conflict, climate shocks, and economic instability drive the crisis, with famine declared in Gaza and Sudan.
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Since the ceasefire began on October 10, 2025, violence persists in Gaza, with Israeli violations and Palestinian casualties rising. Efforts by US and Egyptian mediators face obstacles, especially over Hamas disarmament. Humanitarian conditions worsen as aid access remains limited and heavy rains cause flooding and displacement.
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Israel is intensifying efforts to locate and recover the remains of hostage Ran Gvili, believed to be in Gaza. Recent searches have yet to find his body, which remains a key issue for advancing a ceasefire and future negotiations. The search is ongoing amid political and military tensions.
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Israeli forces have continued to violate the Gaza ceasefire, conducting airstrikes and raids, killing at least 385 Palestinians since October. Meanwhile, Hamas has agreed to hand over remains of captives, and border crossings are slowly reopening amid ongoing tensions and humanitarian crises.