Sudan’s warring army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group have accused each other of attacking a convoy of French nationals, both saying one French person was wounded
amid the partisan fighting, leading to fears the country is no longer safe for foreigners. On Saturday, Sudan’s army said that diplomats should leave the country as soon as possible, vowing to assist the evacuation.
But the volatile situation on the ground has complicated rescue efforts, with major airports becoming battlegrounds andFrance said it was working with “European and allied partners” to coordinate “a rapid evacuation operation”, while the Netherlands says it is evacuating citizens and embassy staff “with other countries”.
The army also accused the RSF of attacking and looting a Qatari convoy heading to Port Sudan. Doha released no immediate statement on any incident. It is understood there was only a small number of UK diplomatic staff in the country, but all British nationals in Sudan have been advised to stay indoors and shelter in place.
It says any British nationals attempting to travel in one of the convoys are doing so at their own risk, adding: “Our ability to provide in-person consular support remains severely restricted.”
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