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Sudan
Coup d’état
After a 30-year rule, Sudanese president, Omar al-Bashir, was overthrown by a military coup following months of protests. This is the 15th military coup in Sudan since 1952, the highest number of all African countries. General Awad Ibn Auf was sworn in as the head of a military council that replaced al-Bashir after the coup. Protest organizers fear that a new military government will not allow for the civilian-led government they are fighting for. Organizers have defied the new 10 pm curfew and staged a sit-in protest in front of the army headquarters in the capital, Khartoum. Others have raised concern that the ousting of al-Bashir will threaten Sudan’s recent peace deal with neighboring South Sudan.
This map depicts the number of military coups in Africa by country. Sudan has had the highest number of coups since 1952. Click on the map to learn more.
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Graphic Source: BBC
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Indonesia
Tsunami Warnings
The United States Geological Survey reported a 6.8 magnitude earthquake, at a depth of 10.5 miles, struck off the east coast of Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Tremors were felt throughout the island and hundreds of miles away. Indonesian officials issues a tsunami warning following the earthquake. Residents of Palu, located on the other side of Sulawesi, ran in fear after feeling tremors from the earthquake. Palu was devastated last September after a massive tsunami destroyed the city and took the lives of over 3,000 people.
This map depicts the location of the earthquake’s epicenter as well as other Indonesian cities on the island, such as Palu. Click on the map to learn more.
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United States
Sanctuary City Release
It has been reported the White House has asked the Department of Homeland Security to release detained migrants into sanctuary cities. A sanctuary city is a broad term applied to cities, counties, or states that enact policies designed to limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
This map depicts sanctuary cities, states and counties in the United States. Click on the map to learn more.
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Q: Where in North America is the largest icefield located?
A: Bagley Icefield, Alaska
The Bagley Icefield is the largest nonpolar icefield in North America. It is located in southeastern Alaska and stretches 120 miles long and 6 miles wide. In some areas, the ice is up to 3,000 feet thick.
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Q: What is the last remaining lake in an ancient chain of lakes that once stretched the length of North Africa?
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