An Ethiopian woman has claimed she has not drunk or eaten anything for the last 16 years and abandoned consuming food when she was 10. She also clearly remembers her last meal — a red lentil stew.

The curious case of 26-year-old Muluwork Ambaw prompted adventurer Drew Binsky to travel to Ethiopia and ask&nbsp;her a straightforward question:&nbsp;“Is it true?”

“Stepping into&nbsp;Muluwork's&nbsp;living room is like entering another world,”&nbsp;Drew&nbsp;was quoted&nbsp;as saying&nbsp;by UK news outlet Daily Star.&nbsp;“There are posters on the walls and a variety of antiques that make it feel like&nbsp;we're&nbsp;stuck in a time capsule of her childhood,”&nbsp;he adds.

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Ironically, Ambaw loves cooking&nbsp;but&nbsp;she never feels like to eat. She told Drew that her 16-year fast began suddenly.&nbsp;

“I&nbsp;used to live with my family, and they asked me to eat breakfast and go to school. I said I had eaten but I was pretending. I had lost my appetite for water or for any food,”&nbsp;she said.

Doctors also tested her. After years of inspection, they concluded that she was in perfect health&nbsp;and&nbsp;her digestive tract showed no signs of food, water or waste products. Due to her strange fast, she also&nbsp;didn't&nbsp;need to urinate or defecate.&nbsp;

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Doctors from Dubai and Qatar also tested her but found no problem with her system.

Ambaw says her unusual condition is&nbsp;"the work of god."&nbsp;

She also showed confidence that she will never eat again. She also challenged those who raised doubt over her condition to come and stay with her.

(With inputs from agencies)

An Ethiopian woman has claimed she has not drunk or eaten anything for the last 16 years and abandoned consuming food when she was 10. She also clearly remembers her last meal — a red lentil stew.

An Ethiopian woman has claimed she has not drunk or eaten anything for the last 16 years and abandoned consuming food when she was 10. She also clearly remembers her last meal — a red lentil stew. The curious case of 26-year-old Muluwork Ambaw prompted adventurer Drew Binsky to travel to Ethiopia and ask her a straightforward question: “Is it true?” “Stepping into Muluwork's living room is like entering another world,” Drew was quoted as saying by UK news outlet Daily Star. “There are posters on the walls and a variety of antiques that make it feel like we're stuck in a time capsule of her childhood,” he adds. Also read: Exploiting the `high`: American caught for selling `cannabis tours` in Colombia Ironically, Ambaw loves cooking but she never feels like to eat. She told Drew that her 16-year fast began suddenly. “I used to live with my family, and they asked me to eat breakfast and go to school. I said I had eaten but I was pretending. I had lost my appetite for water or for any food,” she said. Doctors also tested her. After years of inspection, they concluded that she was in perfect health and her digestive tract showed no signs of food, water or waste products. Due to her strange fast, she also didn't need to urinate or defecate. Also read: Video: Dog injures young girl inside Noida society lift Doctors from Dubai and Qatar also tested her but found no problem with her system. Ambaw says her unusual condition is "the work of god." She also showed confidence that she will never eat again. She also challenged those who raised doubt over her condition to come and stay with her. (With inputs from agencies)

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Sudan's army rulers and protest leaders on Sunday inked a hard won constitutional declaration, paving the way for a promised transition to civilian rule.

The agreement, signed at a ceremony witnessed by AFP, builds on a landmark July 17 power sharing deal and provides for a joint civilian military ruling body to oversee the formation of a transitional civilian government and parliament to govern for a three year transition period.&nbsp;

Protest leader Ahmed Rabie and the deputy head of the ruling military council, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sudan-police-tear-gas-rally-urging-impartial-probe-into-deadly-raid-239078">General Mohamed Hamdan Daglo</a>, signed the declaration at a ceremony attended by African Union and Ethiopian mediators.

The signing was met by a wave of applause in the Khartoum hall as representatives from both sides shook hands.

A formal signing in front of foreign dignitaries is due to take place on August 17, the date on which ousted<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sudans-bashir-to-appear-in-court-on-graft-charge-prosecutor-227462"> president Omar al-Bashir</a> is due to go on trial on corruption charges, protest leader Monzer Abu al-Maali told AFP.

The following day the generals and protest leaders are expected to announce the composition of the new transitional civilian majority ruling council, he said.&nbsp;

"Members of the ruling sovereign council will be announced on August 18, the prime minister will be named on August 20 and cabinet members on August 28," Abu al-Maali told AFP.

The deal on a constitutional declaration is the fruit of difficult negotiations between the leaders of mass protests which erupted last December against Bashir's three decade rule and the generals who eventually ousted him in April.&nbsp;

The talks between the protest movement and ruling generals had been repeatedly interrupted by deadly violence against demonstrators who have kept up rallies to press for civilian rule. 
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Sudan's army rulers and protest leaders on Sunday inked a hard won constitutional declaration, paving the way for a promised transition to civilian rule. The agreement, signed at a ceremony witnessed by AFP, builds on a landmark July 17 power sharing deal and provides for a joint civilian military ruling body to oversee the formation of a transitional civilian government and parliament to govern for a three year transition period.

Sudan's army rulers and protest leaders on Sunday inked a hard won constitutional declaration, paving the way for a promised transition to civilian rule. The agreement, signed at a ceremony witnessed by AFP, builds on a landmark July 17 power sharing deal and provides for a joint civilian military ruling body to oversee the formation of a transitional civilian government and parliament to govern for a three year transition period. Protest leader Ahmed Rabie and the deputy head of the ruling military council, General Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, signed the declaration at a ceremony attended by African Union and Ethiopian mediators. The signing was met by a wave of applause in the Khartoum hall as representatives from both sides shook hands. A formal signing in front of foreign dignitaries is due to take place on August 17, the date on which ousted president Omar al-Bashir is due to go on trial on corruption charges, protest leader Monzer Abu al-Maali told AFP. The following day the generals and protest leaders are expected to announce the composition of the new transitional civilian majority ruling council, he said. "Members of the ruling sovereign council will be announced on August 18, the prime minister will be named on August 20 and cabinet members on August 28," Abu al-Maali told AFP. The deal on a constitutional declaration is the fruit of difficult negotiations between the leaders of mass protests which erupted last December against Bashir's three decade rule and the generals who eventually ousted him in April. The talks between the protest movement and ruling generals had been repeatedly interrupted by deadly violence against demonstrators who have kept up rallies to press for civilian rule.

Sudan generals, protest leaders ink constitutional declaration

The top US diplomat for Africa on Wednesday joined an international effort to press <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/sudan-military-rulers-brief-us-envoy-state-media-210306">Sudan's military rulers</a> and the opposition toward a deal on a transition to democracy two months after the overthrow of former President Omar al-Bashir.

An Ethiopian envoy has said that the military and opposition groups have agreed to resume talks on the formation of a transitional council that collapsed after the violent dispersal of a protest sit-in on June 3.

Tibor Nagy, the US assistant secretary of state for Africa, met on Wednesday with the main opposition coalition and held talks with Sudan's acting Deputy Foreign Minister Ilham Ibrahim.

Before the meetings, the State Department said Nagy was going to urge the parties to work toward an environment conducive to the resumption of negotiations. The United States also on Wednesday named veteran diplomat Donald Booth as its envoy to Sudan.

After meeting Nagy, the main opposition coalition said that it would only participate in indirect talks and it would impose other conditions.

"We have informed the Ethiopian prime minister that we refuse to have direct negotiations with the transitional military council," said Madani Abbas Madani, a leader of the Declaration of Freedom and Change Forces.

"The point of contention between us is clear and our terms are clear; we are talking now about issues of transition to civilian rule and the rights of martyrs."

The bloodshed has drawn expressions of concern from world powers including the United States, which imposed sanctions on Sudan under Bashir over its alleged support for militant groups and the civil war in Darfur.

Stability in the nation of 40 million is crucial for a volatile region struggling with conflict and insurgencies from the Horn of Africa to Egypt and Libya.

The military council has been bolstered by support from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which between them have offered $3 billion in aid.

Optimism

"The current detente in Sudan calls for optimism and we call for the establishment of an agreement that will drive the transitional phase through a real and stable partnership," UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash said on Twitter.

He also praised the role of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who flew to Khartoum last week on a mediation mission and is expected to return this week.

The June 3 crackdown led to at least 118 deaths, according to opposition-linked medics. The government has confirmed 61 deaths, including three security personnel.

Sudan's Foreign Ministry summoned the British ambassador, Irfan Siddiq, on Wednesday to protest his remarks, SUNA reported. As authorities tried to disperse the main protest site last week, he tweeted: “No excuse for any such attack. This. Must. Stop. Now."

Talks between the military and the opposition were already deadlocked before the crackdown as the two sides struggled to agree on the make-up of a sovereign council that will oversee the transition.

In Khartoum, employees returned to work on Wednesday and store owners opened their shops, after the alliance of protesters and opposition groups suspended a three-day campaign of strikes and civil disobedience.

Many people lined up outside ATMs and banks that had closed first for the Eid holiday at the start of June and then because of the strike.

Sudan is still suffering an internet outage. Some side streets that had been closed by protesters were still partially blocked by remnants of barricades. Rubbish bins not emptied for days were overflowing.

The top US diplomat for Africa on Wednesday joined an international effort to press Sudan's military rulers and the opposition toward a deal on a transition to democracy two months after the overthrow of former President Omar al-Bashir.

The top US diplomat for Africa on Wednesday joined an international effort to press Sudan's military rulers and the opposition toward a deal on a transition to democracy two months after the overthrow of former President Omar al-Bashir. An Ethiopian envoy has said that the military and opposition groups have agreed to resume talks on the formation of a transitional council that collapsed after the violent dispersal of a protest sit-in on June 3. Tibor Nagy, the US assistant secretary of state for Africa, met on Wednesday with the main opposition coalition and held talks with Sudan's acting Deputy Foreign Minister Ilham Ibrahim. Before the meetings, the State Department said Nagy was going to urge the parties to work toward an environment conducive to the resumption of negotiations. The United States also on Wednesday named veteran diplomat Donald Booth as its envoy to Sudan. After meeting Nagy, the main opposition coalition said that it would only participate in indirect talks and it would impose other conditions. "We have informed the Ethiopian prime minister that we refuse to have direct negotiations with the transitional military council," said Madani Abbas Madani, a leader of the Declaration of Freedom and Change Forces. "The point of contention between us is clear and our terms are clear; we are talking now about issues of transition to civilian rule and the rights of martyrs." The bloodshed has drawn expressions of concern from world powers including the United States, which imposed sanctions on Sudan under Bashir over its alleged support for militant groups and the civil war in Darfur. Stability in the nation of 40 million is crucial for a volatile region struggling with conflict and insurgencies from the Horn of Africa to Egypt and Libya. The military council has been bolstered by support from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which between them have offered $3 billion in aid. Optimism "The current detente in Sudan calls for optimism and we call for the establishment of an agreement that will drive the transitional phase through a real and stable partnership," UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Gargash said on Twitter. He also praised the role of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who flew to Khartoum last week on a mediation mission and is expected to return this week. The June 3 crackdown led to at least 118 deaths, according to opposition-linked medics. The government has confirmed 61 deaths, including three security personnel. Sudan's Foreign Ministry summoned the British ambassador, Irfan Siddiq, on Wednesday to protest his remarks, SUNA reported. As authorities tried to disperse the main protest site last week, he tweeted: “No excuse for any such attack. This. Must. Stop. Now." Talks between the military and the opposition were already deadlocked before the crackdown as the two sides struggled to agree on the make-up of a sovereign council that will oversee the transition. In Khartoum, employees returned to work on Wednesday and store owners opened their shops, after the alliance of protesters and opposition groups suspended a three-day campaign of strikes and civil disobedience. Many people lined up outside ATMs and banks that had closed first for the Eid holiday at the start of June and then because of the strike. Sudan is still suffering an internet outage. Some side streets that had been closed by protesters were still partially blocked by remnants of barricades. Rubbish bins not emptied for days were overflowing.

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