Sudan: Thousands in danger - BBC News Review

Humanitarian crisis in Sudan as thousands try to leave the capital, Khartoum. Learn more about this story. The story: Humanitarian crisis in Sudan as thousands try to leave. Fighting broke out on 15th April because of disagreements between the country’s military leadership. About 500 civilians have been killed so far in the capital, Khartoum, according to the UN. A 72-hour ceasefire was agreed from Monday. We are aware that there is a small issue with the audio at the end of the video - we apologise for any inconvenience caused. [Images: Fadel Dawod, Stringer/Anadolu Agency, Ahmed Satti/Anadolu Agency and Mustafa Mohammed/Anadolu Agency via Getty] Key words and phrases: 🔎 worst-case scenarios - the worst situations possible - If you get lost on a mountain, you could die. That’s the worst-case scenario. - The mechanic can’t fix my car. It’s the worst-case scenario. 🔎 accelerates - speeds up - The runners accelerated as they saw the finish line. - Covid rates accelerated dramatically in early 2020. 🔎 window - a limited period of time - The meeting must happen today or tomorrow. There’s only a small window to meet in person. - You should apply for that job today. The window will close soon. Download the audio and pdf document 👉 ✔️ 0:00 - Introduction ✔️ 0:21 - Story ✔️ 1:12 - Headline 1: ’The worst of worst case scenarios’: western diplomats blindsided over Sudan crisis - The Guardian ✔️ 3:01 - Headline 2: UN warns of ’catastrophic conflagration’ in Sudan as foreign exodus accelerates - ✔️ 4:18 - Headline 3: Ceasefire under way in Sudan as UK government warned ’not to miss window’ for evacuations - Sky News ✔️ 5:45 - Language summary More popular videos to help you improve your English: ⭐ 6 Minute English: What’s the point of museums? 👉 ⭐ News Review: Life on Pacific garbage patch 👉 ⭐ English at Work - episodes 21-25 BOX SET 👉 🤩🤩🤩 SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more English videos and podcast English to help you improve your English 👉 Visit our website 👉 Follow us on Instagram 👉 Follow us on Twitter 👉 Find us on Facebook 👉 Join us on TikTok 👉 @bbclearningenglish Get our app: Android 👉 iPhone 👉 We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment 😊 #learnenglish #bbclearningenglish #sudan