Türkiye announces evacuation plans for its citizens in Sudan

Türkiye announces evacuation plans for its citizens in Sudan

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The ministry of overseas affairs mentioned that in addition to Turkish residents, “third nation residents who request help on this regard are additionally included” within the evacuation plan.

Clashes erupted on April 15 between forces loyal to Burhan and those of his deputy-turned-rival Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, who commands the powerful paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Clashes erupted on April 15 between forces loyal to Burhan and people of his deputy-turned-rival Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, who instructions the highly effective paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
(Reuters)

Turkish residents in Sudan’s “conflict zones” might be evacuated by a 3rd nation on Sunday, Turkiye’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has introduced.

The announcement on Saturday got here hours after Sudan’s navy facilitated the evacuation of greater than 150 folks, together with overseas diplomats and officers, to Jeddah by the ocean route.

“The issue of ensuring that our citizens in Sudan can safely leave the country and return to their homeland was brought to the agenda by our President and Minister, in their contacts with their Sudanese counterparts and in meetings with some third countries,” the ministry mentioned.

“The necessary preparations were carried out in coordination by our Khartoum Embassy and our Ministry.”

It mentioned that because the clashes started between the Army and the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan on April 15, “our main priority has been to meet the safety and emergency aid demands of our citizens and Embassy personnel.”

The ministry mentioned that in addition to Turkish residents, “third country citizens who request assistance in this regard are also included in our plans.”

“Necessary guidance for our citizens who want to return home is made through the social media accounts of our Embassy and Ministry,” the assertion added.

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Source: www.trtworld.com