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UP govt opens help desk as India evacuates citizens from Sudan
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"Those coming from Sudan can contact Neeraj Singh, assistant review officer on 8920808414 or Ashish Kumar, protocol assistant on 9313434088 or Whatsapp them about their problems," an order issued by Additional Resident Commissioner, New Delhi, Saumya Srivastava said.
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Indians evacuated from Sudan thank Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia for smoo
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Indians evacuated from violence-hit Sudan thanked Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia and the Indian government for the smooth arrangements.
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Indian nationals evacuated from violence-hit Sudan narrate ordeal, say 'fi
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Indian Air Force very recently rescued another batch of around 250 trapped Indians from conflict-torn Sudan as part of the rescue effort. More than 250 people were evacuated from Port Sudan by two IAF C-130 J planes. Prior to this, 135 more stranded Indians were rescued from Sudan on Wed
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Pope Francis renews call for violence to stop in Sudan, urges dialogue
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
During his Sunday address at St Peter's Square in the Vatican, Pope called for dialogue between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan.
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Canada tells its citizens in Sudan to continue to shelter in place as air
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The Canadian government, in a tweet on Saturday, urged its citizens to "continue to shelter in place" and assured them it was "coordinating with other countries to respond to the crisis."
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France starts evacuation of embassy personnel, French and "allied" citizen
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The French Foreign Ministry said that the country has started a "rapid evacuation operation" of citizens and diplomatic staff from Sudan.
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Biden says, US military evacuates diplomats from Sudan
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
"I am proud of the extraordinary commitment of our Embassy staff, who performed their duties with courage and professionalism and embodied America's friendship and connection with the people of Sudan," Biden said in a statement, released by the White House.
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Sudan Army agrees to assist in evacuation of foreign nationals
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
After a week of battle, there is hope that the evacuation of foreign nationals from Sudan will now be possible after both of the opposing parties vying for control of Sudan declared they are prepared to do so, according to CNN.
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Top US, Sudanese generals talk on phone as US considers embassy evacuation
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on Friday said that the US military is looking into options to evacuate the US Embassy in Sudan amid the fighting that has killed hundreds, mainly in Khartoum and the west of the country, as per Al Jazeera's report.
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Sudan military crisis: Rival forces declare 24-hour ceasefire
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
World leaders have pressured General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the commander of Sudan's military, and General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, head of the Rapid Support Forces, to call a halt to the fighting. The rival forces agreed to a cease-fire Tuesday after speaking separately by phone with US S
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Sudan clash: Death toll reaches 270, over 2,600 injured
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
Fighting continued in Sudan as forces loyal to duelling generals fought for strategic positions in the city and accused one another of breaking the ceasefire hours after an internationally mediated ceasefire was scheduled to take effect.
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Indian Embassy in Sudan issues precautionary advisory for Indian nationals
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
"We have come across many instances of looting. All Indian nationals are advised please not to venture out. Please ration your supplies. The situation may continue for a few more days. Please try to take help from your neighbours. Please stay at home and remain safe," tweeted the Embass
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