Sunday, April 23, 2023

Frantic scramble to evacuate citizens from Sudan as conflict rages: Top updates | World News | Times Of Ahmedabad

The US evacuated embassy staff from Sudan’s capital Khartoum, President Joe Biden said, as other nations scrambled to help their citizens flee deadly fighting in the country between rival generals. France and Turkey also launched evacuation operations as fighting entered its second week.

Sudan Conflict: Smoke is seen rise from buildings during clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum North, Sudan. (Reuters)
Sudan Conflict: Smoke is seen rise from buildings during clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the army in Khartoum North, Sudan. (Reuters)

The fighting which continued between the Sudanese army and a paramilitary group has killed more than 400 people and left thousands wounded. Here are top updates on the conflict in Sudan: