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Oct. 26, 2021, 6:02 a.m.

News Wrap: Sudan Prime Minister detained in military coup

Summary

The military in the North African nation of Sudan took power in an apparent coup, detaining (keeping someone in a place) the country's prime minister, overthrowing a governing council that included civilian leaders and cracking down on protestors. A new United Nations report revealed that emissions increased at a faster rate in 2020 than the annual average this last decade. Stocks surged on Wall Street.

Five Facts

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Focus Questions

The head of the United Nations condemned the coup in Sudan, and the United States announced it would suspend $700 million in economic aid to the country in reaction to the coup. Do you think outside countries like the U.S. can effectively push countries experiencing instability toward democracy? If so, what do you think is the best way to do so? If not, why not? Media literacy: Was there an item in this news wrap that didn't make sense to you, or that you wish had been covered in more detail? If so, what?

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