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Ferry Sinking in River Nile State Claims 21 Lives

Ferry Sinking in River Nile State Claims 21 Lives

A ferry capsized on the Nile River in Sudan's River Nile State near Shendi on February 12, resulting in at least 21 fatalities and six survivors being left adrift. The incident highlights the pressing concern of poor river transport safety in the region, which has long been plagued by inadequate infrastructure and a lack of investment.