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A specialized clinic in South Sudan is providing physical therapy and mobility training to civilians who sustained life-altering injuries from decades of conflict, landmines, and disease.
Drone warfare, initially marginal in the Sudan conflict, has become a significant weapon for both warring parties, leading to a sharp increase in drone and air attacks affecting Sudanese civilians, partly due to foreign support.
Egypt has welcomed the return of Sudanese civilians to army-recaptured territories, while a UN Envoy criticized limitations on the Darfur arms embargo during diplomatic discussions.
Reports from various regions highlight ongoing human rights concerns, including relentless drone strikes on civilians in Sudan, alleged abuses at a New Zealand hospital, and calls for accountability regarding a controversial exhibit at a Canadian museum. Additionally, a UN panel launched a report on artificial intelligence, and the mayor of Reykjavík defended the closure of a human rights office.
Saudi Arabia and France announced several new agreements and partnerships during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's visit to France, focusing on cultural initiatives like the AlUla extension and a new cultural center in Paris, as well as economic and health cooperation. The visit also saw the unveiling of a 'colossal' theme park project near Paris and a joint call for Iran diplomacy and support for a Palestinian state.
Residents in Sudan are reporting a pervasive fear of being targeted by killer drones, highlighting the ongoing violence and humanitarian crisis in the region.