PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has requested permission to land in Sudan in order to evacuate Malaysians stranded in the country.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said that Malaysia was also looking into other options for relocating Malaysians.He said negotiations were ongoing with all sides of the conflict to ensure the evacuation efforts could be carried out smoothly.
"I, along with the Sudan Ops team, have been following in detail every step being taken since this morning," he told Sinar Harian on Sunday . He said this in response to international media reports that the Sudanese Civil Aviation Authority has extended the country's airspace restriction until April 30.
Meanwhile, he said the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Wisma Putra were trying to get in touch with the parties in Sudan in order to find ways to evacuate Malaysians out of the conflict zone. The conflict in Sudan, which involves the Sudanese Army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces , has sparked political turmoil and threatened security in the country, where - according to the World Health Organisation - nearly 300 people have been killed as of Wednesday .Article type: free
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Two Malaysians in Sudan moved to safe locationKUALA LUMPUR: Two Malaysians in Sudan have been moved to a safe location, says Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir.
Read more »
S. Korea and Japan to send military aircraft for Sudan evacuationSEOUL (AFP): Seoul said Friday (April 21) it would send a military aircraft and soldiers to evacuate South Korean nationals stranded in Sudan, where hundreds of people have died since fighting broke out last week.
Read more »
Fighting in Sudan enters second week as truce breaksGunfire resumed on Saturday morning, days after the heavy explosions that had rocked the city subsided.
Read more »
Malaysians mark Eid al-Fitr as economy recoversWith a renewed interest in international travel and trade, Malaysians look forward to the festival, which typically begins with a trip back to hometowns and a reunion with family members. theSun theSundaily Aidilfitri economy recovery Malaysia
Read more »
China’s electric vehicle dominance hastens end of petrol engine era | The Malaysian InsightGovt support, growing global interest boosts sector tipped to grow by over 40% this year.
Read more »
How Sudan fighting could impact volatile region | The Malaysian InsightExperts warn of far-reaching consequences for country, region.
Read more »