Every 27 minutes, someone is killed in Sudan’s war
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Sudan's war results in 53 deaths daily, with someone killed every 27 minutes over the last three years.
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Sudan's ongoing conflict has resulted in an average of 53 deaths every day over the last three years. This translates to one fatality approximately every 27 minutes due to the war. The consistent daily death toll highlights the severe and sustained human cost of the conflict. This grim statistic underscores the devastating impact on the civilian population in Sudan.
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