And arab communities have long been at loggerheads, witnesses accused the rsf of targeting and killing non arabs, resulting in reports of hundreds of deaths. The rsf has repeatedly denied any involvement in the violence in the region and has called for an independent international investigation. The un now reports that with 8. 1 Million People forcibly displaced, and Tens Of Thousands killed. There are warnings of growing hunger. The Un Security Council has called for a ceasefire in sudan to coincide with the muslim holy month of ramadan, but an agreement is unlikely. Bbc arabic s feras kilani, has been given rare access with the sudanese army, to the front line city of omdur marn, close to the Capital Khartoum and sent us this report. Children in sudan are facing a living nightmare. Celebrating a rare success as they pushed with the capital. Prep and support forces. This market used to be the life of the city, now look at it. Normal life here destroyed. We hear stories of rape, lootin
In a phone call, President Biden told the israeli Prime Minister of his deep concerns over a planned assault on rafah in southern gaza. In the last hour, the white house has said that a meeting between the us and israel to discuss rafah will likely take place next week. But Benjamin Netyanyahu has just said theres no way to destroy hamas in rafah other than by a ground incursion. All this as talks continue in qatar in a bid to secure a ceasefire deal. Lets get this report from anna foster, injerusalem. At gazas southern tip, the aftermath of another israeli air strike. 1. 4 million displaced people are now sheltering in rafah, and israel has made it clear it wants to go further. A ground offensive, it says, would remove hamas from gaza entirely. But theres International Pressure to avoid even more deaths. The message from israels allies to its leaders is getting stronger. Our position is that hamas should not be allowed a Safe Haven In Rafah or anywhere else, but a major Ground Operati
As a Football Governance Bill that will see an independent regulator oversee professional football in the uk has been introduced to parliament for the first time. The legislation would grant powers to a body free from control of government and football authorities to oversee clubs in englands top five mens tiers and ensure long term Financial Stability of the mens professional game. It would in turn help Football Clubs avoid falling under financial mismanagement, like bury football club. The International Olympic committee have confirmed athletes from russia and belarus will not be a part of the parade during the Opening Ceremony at paris 202a. Qualified athletes from those countries will compete under a neutralflag, following russias invasion of ukraine in 2022. Meanwhile, the ioc have also called the russian organised Friendship Games a cynical attempt to politicise sport, describing the event as a purely politically motivated sports event. The inaugural summer Friendship Games are r
Leaders drop points at home for the first time this season in a 1 1 draw with west brom. Good morning. More of us seeing our first snow of the season this morning. It is frosty, it is icy, there are difficult travelling conditions and the cold weather will see us conditions and the cold weather will see us out of the year. Forecast coming up. Good morning. Its monday, the 28th of december. Our top story. Hospitals across the uk say theyre facing intense pressure, as the number of Coronavirus Infections continues to rise. Three ambulance trusts in the south of england are urging people to only call 999 if theres a genuine emergency. London Ambulance Service says boxing day was one of the busiest 2a hours in its history. And in scotland, Doctors Say Health services could be overwhelmed if the relaxation of covid restrictions for christmas triggers a surge in cases. With this report, heres andy moore. Health services across the country are under pressure, and in some areas such as wales a