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World Bank halts Sudan operations in blow to coup leaders, strike calls gain support

Sudanese demonstrators march and chant during a protest against the military takeover, in Atbara, Sudan October 27, 2021. [Reuters]

The World Bank halted disbursements for operations in Sudan on Wednesday in response to the military's seizure of power from a transitional government, while state oil company workers, doctors and pilots joined civilian groups opposing the takeover.

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