Sudan violence: Saudi Arabia on Saturday introduced that Indians, in addition to folks from different nations, have been evacuated safely from the violence-hit nation Sudan.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a press release mentioned, “In the implementation of the directives of the Kingdoms Leadership, we are pleased to announce the safe arrival of the citizens of the Kingdom who were evacuated from the Republic of Sudan as well as several nationals of brotherly and friendly countries, including diplomats and international officials, who arrived in an evacuation operation carried out by the Royal Saudi Naval Forces with the support of various branches of the armed forces.”
“The number of citizens who were evacuated reached 91 citizens, while the number of people who were evacuated from brotherly and friendly countries reached approximately 66, representing the following nationalities — Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Tunisia, Pakistan, India, Bulgaria, Bangladesh, the Philippines, Canada, and Burkina Faso. The Kingdom worked to provide all the necessary needs of foreign nationals in preparation for their departure to their countries,” it added.
The evacuation of Indians has come days after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar mentioned the matter along with his Saudi and UAE counterparts.
Jaishankar had mentioned the scenario in violence-hit Sudan along with his counterparts from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on April 19.
Meanwhile, India is intently watching the scenario in Sudan, particularly in view of its considerations over the Indians residing within the African nation.
On his cellphone dialog with international minister of the UAE Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Jaishankar mentioned they exchanged views on the scenario in Sudan.
“Thank HH @ABZayed, Foreign Minister of UAE, for the exchange of views on the situation in Sudan. Our continuing contacts are helpful,” the exterior affairs minister tweeted.
What is going on in Sudan?
Sudan has been witnessing lethal preventing between the nation’s military and a paramilitary group for the final six days that has reportedly left round 100 folks lifeless.
Referring to his cellphone talks with Saudi international minister Faisal bin Farhan, Jaishankar mentioned each side will stay in shut contact.
“Appreciated his assessment of the Sudan situation. Will remain in close touch,” he mentioned on Twitter.
On Monday, the Indian embassy in Sudan issued a contemporary advisory urging Indians to not enterprise out of their residences and keep calm.
The embassy on Sunday mentioned that an Indian nationwide died in Khartoum after sustaining bullet accidents.
The ministry of exterior affairs has already arrange a 24X7 management room to supply info and help in view of the present scenario in Sudan.
Sudan’s navy captured energy in a coup in October 2021 and it has been working the nation via a sovereign council since then.
There has been a dispute between the Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) over a proposed timeline for handing over energy to a civilian authorities.
(With inputs from PTI)
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