Simple English News Daily Wednesday 16th April 2025. Sudan two years. Kenya ant smuggling. Peru corruption. China US accusation. Ukraine Chinese soldiers...
Apr 15, 2025
Recently, Sudan marked two years of ongoing humanitarian crisis, while Kenya grapples with bizarre ant smuggling issues. Legal troubles brew in El Salvador, and Peru faces rampant corruption. Tensions escalate between China and the US, adding to the global turmoil. In a surprising twist, two Chinese soldiers express regret over their roles in the Russian army. The plight of four journalists sentenced for exposing corruption also raises eyebrows. Meanwhile, Antoni Gaudi receives a remarkable recognition as a saint.
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Sudan's Severe Humanitarian Crisis
- The Sudan conflict involves the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, causing tens of thousands of deaths and mass displacement.
- Secondary causes like malnutrition have resulted in over 100,000 deaths and a famine has been declared in the southwest.
Ant Smuggling Case in Kenya
- Four men, including two Belgians, a Vietnamese, and a Kenyan, were caught smuggling thousands of valuable queen ants.
- They pleaded guilty to illegal possession and trafficking of live wildlife in Kenya.
El Salvador-US Deportation Dispute
- El Salvador refuses to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the US despite a Supreme Court ruling to facilitate his return.
- President Bukele called Garcia a terrorist despite no charges, highlighting political tensions over deportation errors.