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Burton-on-Trent man jailed for using teenagers to transport drugs


Published on 2025-05-20 12:01:31 - BBC
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  • Lakan Illsley pleaded guilty to modern day slavery and supplying Class A drugs.

The article from the BBC discusses the ongoing conflict in Sudan, focusing on the recent escalation of violence in the capital, Khartoum, and the western region of Darfur. It reports that at least 185 people have been killed and over 1,800 injured since fighting intensified between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The conflict, rooted in a power struggle between army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and RSF commander Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, has led to widespread disruption, including the closure of Khartoum's airport and the suspension of UN food aid distribution. The article also mentions international calls for a ceasefire and the evacuation of foreign nationals, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation and the potential for further escalation.

Read the Full BBC Article at:
[ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y55p7p3pqo ]