DIU: 87 Ukrainian citizens evacuated from Sudan

Most of them are aviation specialists - pilots, technicians and members of their families - the press service of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine.

Citizens of Georgia and Peru were also evacuated. A total of 138 citizens were rescued, including 35 women and 12 children. All evacuees are safe in Egypt.

On 24 April, Ukrainian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oleh Nikolenko said that work had begun to evacuate citizens wishing to leave Sudan. Lists of people were compiled, and logistical routes and security aspects were worked out.

Ukrainians can receive consular assistance by contacting:

▪️ Embassy of Ukraine in Egypt: +20 100 00 396 48 or by e-mail: [email protected];

▪️ Ukrainian Honorary Consulate in Khartoum: +249 91 230 2520; or

▪️ of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine: +380442381588 or by e-mail: [email protected].

Since April 15, an attempted coup d'état has been taking place in Sudan. Fighting between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Response Forces (RSF) continues almost throughout the country. Fierce clashes are ongoing in the capital Khartoum.

The confrontation was caused by disagreements over how the RSF should be integrated into the army. The Sudanese Armed Forces have rejected any possibility of negotiations or dialogue with the RSF before the group is disbanded.