Egypt urges citizens to leave Sudan amidst escalating conflict
December 27, 2023 (CAIRO) – the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged its citizens to swiftly depart Sudan due to escalating clashes between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)
The ministry issued a statement on Wednesday emphasizing the need for all Egyptian nationals, regardless of their location in Sudan, including areas not directly affected by the violence, to leave the country as soon as possible.
The statement further advised Egyptian nationals to refrain from travelling to Sudan altogether at this time to ensure their safety.
The ministry’s call for evacuation comes on the heels of the Egyptian embassy in Sudan’s successful rescue of 18 students and their family members who were stranded in the city of Wad Madani, the latest hotspot for clashes between the two rival forces.
The embassy, in coordination with the Sudanese authorities, facilitated the students’ evacuation from Wad Madani, their safe arrival at the Egyptian Consulate in Port Sudan, and their subsequent travel back to Egypt.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry’s urgent recommendation to leave Sudan stems from the ongoing armed confrontations between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, which have resulted in numerous casualties.
(ST)