Deteriorating safety conditions in the Sudanese capital made it necessary to suspend future flights as of Saturday night. cdnpoli
Canada’s Chief of the Defence Staff, Gen. Wayne Eyre, says pilots saw violence on the ground in Khartoum on Saturday as they conducted two flights carrying 205 passengers, including 60 Canadians.
“Canada and our allies are continually assessing how we can assist our citizens in leaving Sudan from various locations,” she said. Global Affairs Canada is offering available seats on the U.S. convoy from Khartoum to Port Sudan to those who can make the trip. Those who stay have been advised to shelter in place.
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