THE SIEGE OF SUAKIM.
[per press association.] Received November 37th, 1.15 a.m. Stjaetsc, November 25. It is stated here that the dervishes, notwithstanding that they anticipate defeat, are strongly entrenching themselves and fortifying Handoub, Hasheen and Zami. Many of the followers of the rebel Osman Digna are deserting him and joining the British forces. Beoeived November 97th, 2 a.m. London, November 26. 1% is understood that one of the English regiments returning from the expedition in India will be sent to Soakim to assist in expelling the Dervishes.
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Press, Volume XLV, Issue 7214, 27 November 1888, Page 5
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