The two rival forces battling for control in Sudan have both said they are ready to help evacuate foreign nationals, raising hopes international powers could soon rescue stranded citizens after a week of fighting
The Saudi foreign ministry said “several nationals of brotherly and friendly countries” were being evacuated along with the Saudi citizens. Kuwaiti citizens are among the dozens of people brought to safety but it is not clear which other nationals are involved. The announcement came after both the Sudan Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces , and on the ground the humanitarian situation is worsening. The UN says people are increasingly fleeing areas hit by fighting, including Khartoum.
Also on Saturday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak chaired an emergency meeting to discuss the situation. CNN has learned that a British evacuation efforts of will not be happening imminently, but a government spokesperson told CNN they were doing “everything possible” to support British nationals. A spokesperson for the European Union said that estimated 1,500 citizens from various EU countries are currently in Sudan. “They are facing a very difficult situation and their safety is a priority.
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