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Hard defeat for the Conservatives: British Prime Minister under pressure

Latest News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s Conservative Party is heading for a historic defeat in local elections in England. As of Friday night, the Conservatives had already lost more than 1,000 local council seats. This made it clear that the opposition Labor Party is the strongest force at the local level in the country for the first time since 2002. It won around 500 seats. The British rejected Sunak, a Labor spokesman said.

Some drew comparisons to the 1996 local elections, which preceded former Prime Minister Tony Blair’s landslide Labor victory in the general election a year later. The vote was seen as Sunak’s first test of humor – and this time there will also be a parliamentary election in just over a year. Sky News correspondent Beth Rigby spoke of a “nightmare scenario”.

The votes are still being counted.

In several communities, such as Medway or Stoke-on-Trent, Labor managed to regain a majority – in some cases for the first time in decades. The counting of votes is expected to continue into the night. “The clear message tonight is that the Conservatives have done badly and could end up losing 1,000 seats,” pollster John Curtice of the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow told BBC 4 radio station on Friday morning.

Conservative politicians had already staked the figure of 1,000 seats lost before the election – according to media observers, in the hope of being able to evaluate a not-so-bad result later as a success. But now it could really get that bad. It remains to be seen whether the results point to a majority for the Labor Party in the next general election, Curtice said.

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Prime Minister Sunak, in an early reaction to the result, said it was “always disappointing to lose hard working Conservative councillors”, but it was too early to take stock. At the same time, Sunak spoke of good results in some districts. But observers saw it differently: “Today’s local elections are a disaster for conservatives,” emphasized the Byline Times portal.

A scene featuring cabinet member Johnny Mercer reflected the mood almost symbolically: as the MP for Plymouth was speaking live on the BBC about a “terrible night” for his party, it was announced in the background that the Labor Party would be in charge of the southern harbor from England. in the future. Loud applause caused Mercer to faint into silence.

The hard defeat puts pressure on Sunak, who managed to stabilize the party again in his almost 200 days in office. After the scandals of his predecessors Boris Johnson and Liz Truss, Sunak was able to pick up the conversation not just about young men – and their mistakes. The election result can now ruin the good mood.

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Critics within the party accuse the 42-year-old of lacking the campaign muscle of his predecessor Johnson. Sunak looks deliberately relaxed and intelligent. In conversations with citizens, however, the wealthy former investment banker doesn’t come across as natural as the down-to-earth populist Johnson.

This was preceded by a dispute over the need for identification at the polling station, which was first introduced by the Conservative government. Critics saw this as an attempt to prevent people without identification papers from voting. There is no UK ID requirement.

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Wagner Group: Why Russian mercenaries threaten to pull out of Ukrainian city

Latest News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

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The leader of the Wagner group, a group of Russian mercenaries operating in the war in Ukraine, says his soldiers will withdraw from the town of Bakhmut next Wednesday (May 10) due to a lack of ammunition.

The leader of the mercenaries, Yevgeny Prigozhin, 61, recently posted a video of himself walking among the bodies of his dead subordinates, blaming the Russian authorities for the deaths. “Tens of thousands” of his soldiers were killed or wounded, he said.

Russia has been attempting to capture the city for months although its strategic value is in question using Wagner Group soldiers on the offensive.

US National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said earlier this week that more than 20,000 Russian soldiers have been killed and another 80,000 injured in the Ukraine war since December. Half of those killed were soldiers of the Wagner Group.

In Friday’s statement, Prigozhin accused Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and General Valery Gerasimov of his decision to leave Bakhmut in a cursing speech.

“Shoigu! Gerasimov! Where’s the ammo? You came here as volunteers and die while you get fat in your marble offices!” he said.

The two members of the Russian government were often the target of Prigozhin’s wrath. Meanwhile, various groups among the allies of Russian President Vladimir Putin are vying for power.

In the statement, Prigozhin said that due to the lack of ammunition, Wagner group casualties “are increasing every day in geometric progression.”

However, he says his fighters will remain in their positions until May 9, when Russia celebrates World War II Victory Day.

In the previously released video, Prigozhin standing in front of his men said he would “transfer positions in the Bakhmut settlement to Defense Ministry units and move the remains of Wagner Group soldiers to logistics camps” to recover from defeats.

“My boys will not accept senseless and unjustified losses at Bakhmut due to lack of ammunition,” he added.

One of the videos released by Prigozhin on Friday appears to have been shot about 2 km outside the center of Bakhmut. The BBC compared ground features, including bushes and posts, to satellite imagery of the site.

Prigozhin uses public relations a lot as a strategy, and his influence appears to have waned in recent months. He has already made threats that he has not followed through on later saying they were just “jokes” and “military humour”.

Last week, he told a prowar Russian blogger that the group’s fighters were running low on supplies and needed thousands of rounds of ammunition.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin announced that he would leave the city

The Kremlin did not comment on Prigozhin’s recent statements.

Meanwhile, Ukraine’s military says it has seen no change in the intensity of fighting near Bakhmut.

“For months, Prigozhin has been trying to make outrageous statements to draw attention to himself,” Serhiy Cherevatyi, spokesman for Ukraine’s Eastern Command, told BBC Ukraine.

Deputy Defense Minister of Ukraine Hanna Malyar said Russia is desperate to take Bakhmut by May 9. The war began in February 2022.

Prigozhin has become a key player in the Russian invasion of Ukraine, at the head of a private mercenary army leading the Russian onslaught.

The group was made up mostly of exRussian soldiers between the ages of 30 and 35, but began recruiting prisoners from penal colonies in 2022 to fill staff shortages, according to information from BBC News Russia’s British intelligence service.

In return, freedom and financial compensation were offered. Also according to the investigation of the BBC service in Russia, lawyers say that sending prisoners to war is illegal in the country.

Despite this, the prison administrations released convicts to fight in Prigozhin’s group.

Russian mercenaries and military men fight side by side against the Ukrainian military.

Prigozhin hails from St. Petersburg, the hometown of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

He is the owner of several restaurants in the city and also has a company that makes food for events hired by the Kremlin earning Prigozhin the nickname “Putin’s Chef”.

The battle for Bakhmut has dragged on for months. Ukraine decided to defend the city at all costs in an apparent attempt to concentrate Russian military resources in a location of relatively minor importance.

In February, Prigozhin had posted another picture of his dead troops, blaming army chiefs for their deaths.

Although the military at the time denied intentionally shortcircuiting Wagner’s ammunition, they responded by increasing supplies at the front lines.

US military analyst Rob Lee said on social media that Wagner’s latest complaint about shortages was likely the result of the Russian Defense Ministry’s rationing of ammunition ahead of Ukraine’s expected counteroffensive.

The ministry must defend the entire front line, but Prigozhin’s only concern is capturing Bakhmut, Lee wrote on Twitter.

If the Wagner group manages to take the city, Prigozhin can claim political credit, Lee added.

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Yevgeny Prigozhin became known as “Putin’s cook”.

Ukrainian counteroffensive

The head of the mercenaries himself predicted that Ukraine’s counteroffensive will begin on May 15, as tanks and artillery will be able to advance in dry weather after the last spring rains.

In another move, Prigozhin appears to have hired an army general who was recently fired as head of logistics.

Colonel Mikhail Mizintsev has been dubbed the “Butcher of Mariupol” for his role in last year’s bombing of the southern Ukrainian port city that was captured by Russian forces a year ago. He has been responsible for logistics since September last year.

Prigozhin pointed out that the general did his best to supply the mercenaries with ammunition and cooperated in the group’s efforts to recruit convicted prisoners into its ranks.

But Prigozhin was previously filmed in a Russian prison telling inmates they would be released from prison if they served with his men in Ukraine prior to Mizintsev’s appointment as logistician.

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Eurovision, Mengoni is in Liverpool and Mahmood sings Lennon

Entertainment News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

Marco Mengoni will represent Italy at the Eurovision Song Contest and Mahmood will guest-sing Imagine by John Lennon in last night’s medley dedicated to songs by the Beatles and songs important to Liverpool’s history. The city of the Fab Four will host the new edition of Eurovision on May 9, 11 and 13 as war-torn Ukraine (winner of the last edition) is unable to host the event.

Rai President Marinella Soldi says: “It is a song festival that lives important values such as friendship between peoples, openness to other cultures, inclusion and diversity, rejection of violence, acceptance and sustainability.” The two semi-finals will be broadcast on Rai2, the final on Rai1.

The off-air commentary is entrusted to Gabriele Corsi, who is in his third year: “Veterans usually end badly, or rather they are ‘resident'”. Next to him the newcomer Mara Maionchi: “You know me, I hope to be funny and make intelligent judgments. In the end, I’m always me and let’s hope everything goes well ».

In a video message, Mengoni shows the Italian flag (“washed, dried and ironed”) and says: “I’m already here, the first round went very well and while I’m waiting for the final I’m settling in.”

“It’s good for Italy to be part of the Eurovision Song Contest – stresses Stefano Coletta, Entertainment Director at Prime Time –: it’s a huge democratic world and it’s interesting to look at the differences with other countries. There is a maximum display of artistic and expressive freedom. Entertainment is often read here with a moralistic key».

Simona Martorelli, RAI Director of International Relations, replies to Blanco – who took part in the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin a year ago with Mahmood – (“We arrived tired, with a tour behind us and nobody fulfilled our wishes”), it is the organization must adapt to the artist, on the contrary».

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Mama June and Justin Stroud perform together in New York

Entertainment News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

Here Comes Honey Boo Boo star Mama June was spotted with her husband Justin Stroud in New York on Friday while filming a segment for Access Hollywood.

The 43-year-old reality star had a court wedding to Justin, 35, last March before a full family ceremony in February.

Justin and June were seen arm in arm during their outing with the outlet.

At one point, they sat together on a park bench, where June could be seen gazing fondly at Justin while they chatted happily together.

Their united front comes after a new clip from their reality show Mama June: Family Crisis revealed some of the cracks in their relationship.

Togetherness: Here Comes Honey Boo Boo star Mama June was spotted with her husband Justin Stroud in New York on Friday

The program, which lifted the curtain on June’s tumultuous family life and battle with addiction, is set to premiere its new season this Friday.

Leading up to the episode, a promotional clip showed Justin running June out to breakfast and confessing his regrets about their relationship.

“You know, that’s not what I wanted,” he said to his amazed wife. “Like this whole marriage, you know how and how it went, like I didn’t want that, like I didn’t want it to go.”

When June pointed out that he “also signed the papers” in the courthouse, he countered, “You asked me in prison. You know, it happened when I was in prison.”

Justin admitted he “didn’t really” agree with the court circumstances of their first wedding, “to be honest.”

He continued, “I’ve been emotionally messed up, I’ve been through some things. Life is not where I wanted to be at this point. You know, I just got out of rehab not that long ago, and just, I wasn’t emotionally involved, June.

However, when June asked if he didn’t have an “emotional crush on her,” he seemed confused and asked, “What are you talking about?”

June was convinced he wanted to “get out” of the marriage because she was having “all these medical issues,” but he assured her that wasn’t the case.

Union: Soaking up the sun this week in the city that never sleeps, Justin and June were seen walking arm in arm and contemplating the picture of wedded bliss

Having fun: At one point, they sat together on a park bench, where June could be seen staring affectionately at Justin while they chatted happily together

Meanwhile, June recently reunited with her daughter Anna “Chickadee” Cardwell following her cancer diagnosis – just weeks after it was reported she was working on their bond to mend their strained relationship.

The mother of four – whose full name is June Shannon – and her 28-year-old daughter appeared to have put their tough past behind them as they smiled for a selfie together in a hospital room.

Chickadee – who was diagnosed with stage 4 adrenal cancer – also posed for a selfie wearing a red medical cap.

It was a family affair as they rooted Chickadee as Mama June was also joined by husband Justin Stroud in addition to their daughters Alana ‘Honey Boo Boo’ Thompson and Lauren ‘Pumpkin’ Efird.

Chickadee’s 10-year-old daughter Kaitlyn Elizabeth Clark was also seen in a selfie on her mother’s lap.

The group was later seen wearing yellow medical face masks as they exited the hospital while forming a united front.

Earlier this month, it was reported by TMZ that June maintained the bond with her daughter despite their relationship having been strained in recent years.

Insiders told the site that Mama June and Cardwell started mending their relationship about a year ago, but they’re much closer now.

Candid: Their united front comes after a new clip from their reality show Mama June: Family Crisis exposed some of the cracks in their relationship

Arriving: The program, which lifted the curtain on June’s tumultuous family life and battle with addiction, is set to premiere its new season this Friday

In 2021, Anna was open about putting distance between herself and her mother when June began a romance with Mark McDaniel, who Anna said sexually assaulted her when she was young.

Now the two are putting the past behind them while June does things like watch Anna’s kids to help her cope with her new reality.

It was also noted that June accompanied Anna to her doctor’s appointments as she “wants her daughter to know she has a support system”.

Cardwell underwent her first chemotherapy session last month for stage 4 cancer of the liver, kidneys and lungs after being diagnosed with a rare adrenal cancer in January.

Doctors are now monitoring their progress before making decisions about further treatment.

Mama June Shannon’s eldest daughter reported stomach pains before she was tested and diagnosed.

In the last few pictures, Anna appeared with her eldest daughter Kaitlyn, 10, while the rest of the family remain supportive and hopeful.

The TLC graduate also snapped photos of herself mid-treatment at a Georgia hospital.

Visiting the hospital: Meanwhile, June recently reunited with her daughter Anna ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell following her cancer diagnosis

On Thursday, her 17-year-old sister Alana “Honey Boo Boo” Thompson took to Instagram to confirm the devastating diagnosis by sharing an article published by TMZ.

Thompson wrote alongside a screenshot of the post, “That’s what I mean when I say you never really know what someone’s going through at home. No matter how famous they are.’

“Yes, I’m very famous, but normal s*** happens to me and my family and you guys need to realize it ASAP,” she added.

According to the American Cancer Society, adrenocortical carcinoma — also known as adrenal cortical cancer — is a disease that affects an estimated 200 Americans each year.

Sources close to the family say they are all “very hopeful” that Cardwell will pull through and overcome the rare disease.

Strengthening: It was previously reported that June is maintaining the bond with her daughter (pictured) despite their relationship having been strained in recent years

They also revealed that the family – as well as Anna’s boyfriend Eldridge Toney – are all gathering to look after Anna and their two children – Kaitlyn and Kylee, 8.

Cardwell first appeared on TLC’s 2009 series Toddlers and Tiaras alongside her now-teen sister Alana and her family.

In 2012, Alana received a spinoff series titled Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, which starred her entire family.

Cardwell welcomed daughter Kaitlyn in 2012 and married her then-boyfriend Michael Cardwell two years later. They stopped in 2017.

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British ambassador posts photo of Charles greeting Lula and says the king has ‘affection for Brazil’ G1

Entertainment News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

1 of 3 King Charles III. welcomed President Lula and First Lady Janja da Silva at dinner at Buckingham Palace — Photo: Ian Jones King Charles III welcomed President Lula and First Lady Janja da Silva at dinner at Buckingham Palace — Photo: Ian Jones

British Ambassador to Brasília Stephanie AlQaq published this Friday (5th) a photo of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and First Lady Janja da Silva greeted by King Charles III. were welcomed by England during a dinner at Buckingham Palace. AlQaq said that the greeting was a testament to the king’s affection for Brazil and Brazilians.

Lula and Janja, along with other foreign delegations, were invited to dinner at the British monarchy’s residence. This Saturday (6th) they will attend the coronation of Charles III.

“His Majesty received President @LulaOficial and @JanjaLula at Buckingham Palace today. A testament to the King’s immense affection for Brazil and Brazilians,” the ambassador wrote on Twitter.

2 of 3 King Charles III. welcomes First Lady Janja da Silva — Photo: Ian Jones King Charles III. welcomes First Lady Janja da Silva — Photo: Ian Jones

Also on the social network, Lula said that he spoke with Charles and with leaders of other countries.

“End the day in England. Now at night I attended the reception on the eve of the coronation, where I met King Charles III. and heads of state from Germany, Israel, Ireland, South Korea and other countries spoke. Tomorrow in London, I will be attending #coronationceremonies,” wrote the President.

At the meeting, Sunak announced the donation of approximately R$500 million to the Amazon Fund. The meeting between Lula and the Prime Minister lasted about 40 minutes.

3 of 3 President Lula arrives at Buckingham Palace in London to attend a reception of King Charles III this Friday (5) — Photo: Henry Nicholls/Portal President Lula arrives at Buckingham Palace in London to attend a reception of King to attend Charles III. this Friday (5) — Photo: Henry Nicholls/Portal

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The coronation of Charles III. takes place amid royal controversy

The coronation of Charles III. and Queen Camilla takes place at Westminster Abbey on Saturday morning from 10am. The ceremony will be conducted by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the leading official of the Church of England.

After the ceremony, Lula will attend a reserved meeting at the King’s invitation, along with other heads of state who will be in London for the celebrations.

The federal government sees President Lula’s trip to the United Kingdom as part of the revitalization of Brazil’s diplomatic relations since the president took office in January.

Since taking office, Lula has visited Argentina, Uruguay, the United States, China, the United Arab Emirates, Portugal and Spain, and has met with several world leaders in Brazil and abroad.

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Lizzo cancels her concert at the Bell Center in Montreal 1 hour before the start and causes debate – Narcity

Entertainment News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

May 4th was a date fans of singer Lizzo had been waiting for for several months when she was due to be at the Bell Center in Montreal. About an hour before the start of the concert, ticket holders were informed by email that the artist could not attend the show for health reasons, so it was canceled and should be postponed to a later date.

The artist behind the hit “About Damn Time” also shared an apology video on her Instagram account, in which she gives more details about her situation in English: “I had a sore throat and a headache last night and went to bed. I woke up this morning and it was worse, my body is weak and I have chills, my headache. Usually if it’s just a cold I shower, eat and take medicine, it gets better but it gets worse. […] I have to make the unfortunate decision today to cancel. »

While telling the public in Montreal that she wants to get back on her feet, several fans commented on the post to wish her a speedy recovery in English.

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“Take care Queen, we love you so much!” »

“Feel better Lizzo,” added one surfer, before another commented, “Take care beautiful queen!!! We will wait. »

Reactions after the cancellation of the Lizzo.Evenko show | Facebook

However, some shared their displeasure with the late announcement when a large number of people were already on their way or about to arrive at the Bell Center:

“Wow… Pretty last minute let’s say… Pocket for those who have hit the road and booked a hotel room… But hey, buying show tickets is always a gamble. »

“We were literally standing in front of the Bell Center when we got the email… Luckily we don’t live that far,” added one person.

Reactions after the cancellation of the Lizzo.Evenko show | Facebook

Under Evenko’s post on her Facebook page, which was also shared on the Bell Center’s Facebook page, other fans are wondering why the show wasn’t rescheduled earlier in the day:

“Lizzo posted a video saying she’s sick… Boring for people who have been out or traveled for nothing, it’s true it’s last minute, she says she wasn’t feeling this morning…”

“I’ve just arrived in Montreal and I’m going to Saint-Jean with my little luck. Seems to warn me earlier,” commented one user.

Reactions after the cancellation of the Lizzo.Evenko show | Facebook

Others are more of the opinion that people should remember that she is human while this is a situation out of her or the event organizers’ control:

“With the comments to read in this publication, Lizzo can refund your ticket and bye. I drove two hours, I paid for parking, I… The girl is ill, she may be emptying at both ends and you should have been notified yesterday or two days ago?! ? A little heart and compassion…”

“It’s nothing new to see. It sucks, but artists are people too. When her doctor says, “You can’t sing,” you follow his advice. Or if it’s a member of the band, it won’t be replaced like that,” someone replied.

As of this writing, Evenko and the Bell Center have yet to share the new date for Lizzo’s show in Montreal, but those who bought a ticket can keep it as it’s valid for the following night.

Note that when writing our articles, inclusive writing is used. Visit the Government of Canada website for more information on this topic.

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CHSLD elder forced to move; the staff feels “betrayed” –

Latest News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

Seniors in Saint-Isidore in the Chaudière-Appalaches region are having to relocate because their CHSLD is changing vocations.

There are therefore 33 seniors from the CHSLD of Saint-Isidore who will have to move to the Saint-Étienne-de-Lauzon retirement and replacement home in the autumn.

Although many seniors don’t necessarily view this move negatively, as the retirement home is a new facility, the staff sees things very differently.

Several employees even feel cheated.

“Absolutely because a month and a half ago we were toyed with telling us it wasn’t going to close, don’t worry. And then last Tuesday we knew we had to go,” said housekeeper Annie Jeffrey.

“Even that they told us that there are plans, that it was accepted, then that the center will be renovated. Then there was a completely different twist, that’s not it at all,” lamented Sabia Robert, beneficiary supervisor.

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The building will now accommodate adults with a loss of autonomy who suffer from an intellectual disability.

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A Spanish frigate evacuates 162 European civilians trapped in Sudan

Latest News / By Ashley Cornell, email: [email protected]

The Spanish frigate Reina Sofía this Friday evacuated about 162 civilians trapped by the war in Sudan, military sources confirmed. There are no Spaniards among the evacuees – because all those who wanted to leave the country 12 days ago did so by air – but, among others, Europeans of various nationalities and North Americans. The ship picked up foreign residents in Port Sudan on the Red Sea and brought them to the Saudi port city of Jeddah, 295 kilometers away as the crow flies.

Defense Secretary Margarita Robles announced this morning in Zaragoza that “an evacuation mission is underway and will continue in Port Sudan [a cabo] a frigate of the Spanish Navy”, but he did not want to give any further details “for security reasons” and expressed his confidence that the operation would be successfully completed, since the situation in the African country had descended into an armed confrontation since the 15th day between two previously allied generals, “it’s very complicated, very risky.”

The frigate Reina Sofía set sail on February 9 from the naval base in Rota (Cádiz) to join Operation Atalanta to fight against piracy in the Indian Ocean, which is why it was already in the area. According to the EU, which coordinates the evacuation mission from Sudan and on which Operation Atalanta also depends, the Spanish frigate has been diverted to Port Sudan.

The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, congratulated Spain on the maneuver and recalled it in a tweet that the joint action of the European countries has so far managed to evacuate 2,500 people from the conflict zone.

This is Spain’s second evacuation mission in Sudan. On the 23rd, 34 Spanish nationals and 70 foreigners were evacuated by air from a base near Khartoum. More specifically, this Friday the minister visited the 31st Wing and the Air Deployment Support Squadron (EADA), two Air Force units based at Zaragoza Air Force Base and taking part in the first evacuation in which 200 soldiers took part, four A400M- transport aircraft and an A320 passenger aircraft.

Saudi Arabia has already evacuated its nationals and those of other Arab states via Port Sudan, but European countries (Spain, France, Italy and Germany) preferred to do so by air from a military base near Khartoum given the risk , since it posed the risk of traveling the 800 kilometers that separate the Sudanese capital from the country’s most important port. The frigate Reina Sofía with 204 crew members embarks a special operations team and an AB-212 helicopter.

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