Head of the Rapid Support Forces Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo publishes a 10-point plan that proposes a non-symmetrical federal system and a new apolitical Sudanese Army.
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August 28, 2023 (Monday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
Russia's Federal Security Service charges Robert Shonov, a former U.S. consulate employee, with passing information on Russia's mobilization campaign to U.S. embassy staffers in Moscow.
Military forces clash with the insurgent Ta'ang National Liberation Army in northern Shan State, Myanmar, following reinforcements to the area in recent days.
The International Atomic Energy Agency warns that Ukraine's offensive in Zaporizhzhia Oblast has increased the risk of damage to the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.
Ukraine claims they retook the village of Robotyne, Zaporizhzhia Oblast from the Russian forces. Russia says they have repelled attacks in the area.
Malian Air Force jets bomb the town of Anefif, attempting to strike Coordination of Azawad Movements troops, but miss.
Two defence volunteers and a policeman are killed, and five other officers are wounded, during an ambush in Yarang district, Pattani province, Thailand.
Business and economy
Trading of Evergrande resumes on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange after a 17-month suspension with the company confirming its compliance with financial information disclosure and listing regulations.
Disasters and accidents
International relations
Law and crime
Iraq announces the execution by hanging of three members of the Islamic State for the 2016 Karrada bombing which killed hundreds of people.
A Chilean court upholds the prison sentences ranging from eight to 25 years for seven former soldiers involved in the 1973 murder of singer Víctor Jara, which occurred after the coup d'état that ushered in Augusto Pinochet's dictatorship.
Poland arrests sixteen people on suspicion of spying for Russia in relation to a cyberattack on Polish railways.
Politics and elections
The Registry of Citizens of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal suspends the legal personality of Movimiento Semilla, the party of President-elect Bernardo Arévalo.
Foxconn founder Terry Gou announces that he will run as an independent in next year's presidential election on a platform of restoration of positive Cross-Strait relations and closer business ties.
Sports
Cape Verde and South Sudan, who both make their World Cup debut, score their first-ever wins at the tournament. After first-round losses to Georgia and Puerto Rico, the African teams defeat Venezuela and China.
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