WHO Warns of 'Biological Hazard' After Sudan Fighters Take Control of Laboratory

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WHO Warns of 'Biological Hazard', After Sudan Fighters , Take Control of Laboratory.
On April 25, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned
of a "high risk of biological hazard" after a central
public laboratory was seized in war-torn Sudan.
On April 25, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned
of a "high risk of biological hazard" after a central
public laboratory was seized in war-torn Sudan.
Fox News reports that the WHO's representative in Sudan
said the laboratory contains samples of measles
and polio, creating an "extremely dangerous" situation.
Fox News reports that the WHO's representative in Sudan
said the laboratory contains samples of measles
and polio, creating an "extremely dangerous" situation.
There is a huge biological risk associated with the occupation of the central public health lab... by one of the fighting parties, Dr. Nima Saeed Abid, WHO Sudan representative, via Fox News.
Reuters reports that at least 459 people have
already been killed since the fighting began in
Sudan, while another 4,072 have been injured.
On April 24, United States Secretary
of State Antony Blinken announced that
a 72-hour cease-fire had been brokered.
Fox News reports that the truce would
extend a nominal three-day holiday
cease-fire already agreed upon.
On April 25, both the Sudanese military
and its rival, the Rapid Support Forces,
will observe the cease-fire.
According to both warring factions,
Saudi Arabia also played a key role in
negotiating the temporary cease-fire.
This cease-fire aims to establish
humanitarian corridors, allowing citizens
and residents to access essential resources,
health care, and safe zones, while also
evacuating diplomatic missions, Rapid Support Forces, via statement.
This cease-fire aims to establish
humanitarian corridors, allowing citizens
and residents to access essential resources,
health care, and safe zones, while also
evacuating diplomatic missions, Rapid Support Forces, via statement.
However, the Associated Press reports
that fighting has continued in the capital
of Khartoum despite the cease-fire.

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