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1. A U.S. convoy is deliberately attacked in Khartoum, amid U.S. efforts to mediate a ceasefire.
   2023-04-18 21:32:22 (First version)
2. A U.S. embassy convoy is deliberately attacked in Khartoum, amid U.S. efforts to mediate a ceasefire.
   2023-04-19 11:32:34 (Update)
3. A U.S. embassy convoy is attacked in Khartoum, amid U.S. efforts to mediate a ceasefire.
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