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Trade route between Egypt, Sudan remains closed

The continued closure of the land crossings between Egypt and Sudan has prompted rumors that Egypt is exploiting Sudan’s resources and standing in the way of the civilian-led movement.
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CAIRO — Ever since the Sudanese revolution that toppled the Omar al-Bashir regime in April 2019, rumors have circulated about Egypt’s role in Sudan. 

More recently, the spread of popular protests to northern Sudan increased tensions with the Egyptian regime. The closure of the land crossings between Egypt and Sudan has prompted rumors that Egypt is exploiting Sudan’s resources and standing in the way of the civilian-led movement.

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