Gezira

American

[juh-zeer-uh] / dʒəˈzɪər ə /

noun

a region in central Sudan, S of Khartoum, between the Blue Nile and the White Nile: a former province.

Gezira British

/ dʒəˈzɪərə /

noun

a region of the E central Sudan between the Blue and White Niles: site of a large-scale irrigation system

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The Sudanese armed forces on Tuesday condemned what it called "individual violations" in some parts of Gezira state, and promised that those responsible would be held accountable.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025

The attacks follow the recent defection to the army of the RSF’s top commander in Gezira state.

From BBC • Oct. 22, 2024

The hotspots include Khartoum, the western Darfur region, and the provinces of Kordofan and Gezira — areas where roadblocks, taxation demands and security threats endanger supplies.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024

It is now on the backfoot in central Sudan after the RSF recently took over the city of Wad Madani, the capital of Gezira state, which had been seen as a safe-haven from the fighting.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2023

It was on the outskirts of Cairo, near the Nile, on the Island of Gezira.

From Bella Donna A Novel by Hichens, Robert Smythe

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