As the violent clashes in Sudan’s capital city of Khartoum continue to escalate, many countries are taking action to evacuate their citizens and diplomats from the government. The US and UK have already announced evacuation efforts, with France, Germany, Italy, and Spain following suit. The conflict between the regular army and a powerful paramilitary force has resulted in widespread violence and chaos in Sudan for over a week.
On Sunday, US authorities airlifted fewer than 100 people with three Chinook helicopters in what they described as a “fast and clean” operation. However, the US embassy in Khartoum has since been closed, and officials have deemed it too unsafe for private US citizens to be evacuated.
Similarly, the UK government evacuated British diplomats and their families in a “complex and rapid” operation. However, the remaining British nationals in Sudan face severely limited evacuation options, according to Foreign Minister James Cleverly.
The European Union has also been involved in the evacuation effort, with more than 1,000 EU citizens taken out of Sudan as of Monday morning.
The ongoing conflict in Sudan has sparked concern and outrage among people worldwide. As the situation continues to develop, it remains to be seen what further actions will be taken to protect the safety and well-being of those affected by the violence.