As fighting continues in Sudan, several countries are evacuating their diplomats and citizens from the capital city of Khartoum. Countries such as the US and France have closed their embassies as the conflict shows no signs of abating (BBC, The Guardian, US Today, Al Jazeera). Refugees have fled to Chad, and there have been reports of looters taking aid trucks meant for the United Nations. The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire and for humanitarian workers to be allowed access to the region (The Guardian).
Despite these calls, Sudan’s military has ruled out negotiations with the rival paramilitary force and has demanded their surrender. There are concerns that this conflict could spread and affect neighboring countries (AP News, BBC). The conflict has also garnered worldwide attention as it affects a significant region of Africa (BBC).
As battles continue to rage in Sudan, evacuation operations are becoming more frequent. Embassies and foreign citizens are being rescued by road, air, and sea. The internet has also been shut down across the country, making communication and information about the conflict challenging to come by (Al Jazeera, AP News).
The situation in Sudan has heightened concerns among the international community about the possibility of civil war and state collapse (The Washington Post). However, with little sign of de-escalation, it appears that the crisis in Sudan is far from over.
