The United States, Russia, and China have all called for an end to the violence in Sudan, where officials have reported dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries. The UN has expressed its concern and urged all parties to cease hostilities and engage in dialogue. The Sudanese military and the Rapid Support Forces have yet to agree to a ceasefire.
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On Saturday, clashes between Sudan's military and a powerful paramilitary force erupted in Khartoum and other parts of the country, threatening the transition to democracy and leading to at least 26 deaths and 100 injuries. Paramilitary chief Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo claims to have seized most of Khartoum's official sites, though military leader General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan disputes this. The international community is calling for an immediate end to the violence and a return to the negotiating table to ensure the transition to democracy is not derailed.
Mike Pompeo has announced he will not run for president in 2024, Nikki Haley has attacked President Trump in a campaign memo, and three American sailors are missing off the coast of Mexico.
Tennessee House of Representatives voted to expel two Democratic lawmakers, Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, for participating in an unauthorized protest against gun violence on the chamber floor. Governor Bill Lee has called for a special election to fill the vacant seats, and the Tennessee Three have been invited to the White House to meet with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Rep. Gloria Johnson survived the expulsion vote by one vote.
Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter and American citizen, has been charged with espionage by Russian investigators. Gershkovich has denied all accusations and has been ordered to remain in custody until at least May 28. The case has been seen as a sign of increasing tensions between the United States and Russia, and has been widely condemned by international organizations.
The Taliban have issued a ban on female Afghan employees of the United Nations, putting millions of vulnerable households at risk of not receiving the humanitarian aid they need. U.N. officials have condemned the decision, and are currently seeking some form of resolution to the ban. However, the Taliban's measures to limit women's rights in the country have been harsh since taking over in 2021.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that if his nation does not win the battle in the key eastern city of Bakhmut, Russia could use the victory to build international support for a deal that could require Ukraine to make unacceptable compromises. The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has been ongoing since 2014, with both sides accusing the other of violating the ceasefire. The United Nations has called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict, and has urged both sides to return to the negotiating table. Zelenskyy's warning is a stark reminder of the potential consequences of a prolonged conflict.
Finland has been ranked the happiest country in the world for the sixth consecutive year according to the U.N.'s World Happiness Report. The report uses data from Gallup to evaluate each country based on physical and mental health, lack of corruption and effective government. Despite the pandemic, the report found that life evaluations from 2020 to 2022 have been “remarkably resilient” and global averages remain in line with the three years preceding the pandemic.