Sudan, a country located in Northeast Africa, has been facing intense conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary. The sudden slide into conflict on April 15 left thousands of people stranded (Al Jazeera). The situation has deteriorated to such an extent that countries have begun to evacuate their citizens from the country (France 24). US forces have evacuated diplomats from Sudan amid fierce fighting (Al Jazeera). Seal Team 6 and Army special forces have rescued US diplomats in Sudan, but other US citizens are still at risk (USA Today). The UN chief has warned that violence could engulf the region (Al Jazeera). Sudan’s army has offered to assist with the evacuation of nationals from the UK, US, France, and China (BBC).
The situation in Sudan has taken a turn for the worse, with the army helping evacuate foreigners as the battle for control of the nation enters its second week (PBS News Wrap). With refugees fleeing to Chad and looters taking UN aid trucks, the country seems to be on the edge of the abyss (France 24). The UN warns that Sudan is sliding towards civil war and state collapse; the situation is so dire that several countries have evacuated embassy staff (The Washington Post).
The situation is leading to an exodus of citizens from the country. South Africa has started evacuating its citizens who are trapped in Sudan (Al Jazeera). The foreign evacuations are set to begin soon, with many people being urged to shelter in place (Al Jazeera). An internet outage has been reported across the country (BBC).
The conflict has now entered its ninth day, with no end in sight. The Sudanese people are facing an uncertain future, with their country in turmoil (Al Jazeera). It remains to be seen how the situation will unfold, and whether any diplomatic efforts will be made to bring peace to Sudan.
