'It's been incredibly stressful': Lombard family fleeing war-torn Sudan after they visited for part of Ramadan
Azza Hamad spent weeks planning a trip to spend part of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan in Sudan with family members.
Fearful for their safety, family and friends back home have worked to get them out of harm's way. Hamad and her family, including her brother and mother, are among thousands of U.S. citizens scrambling to leave Sudan after the U.S. embassy evacuated personnel and closed earlier this week. by signing up you agree to our terms of service According to Azza and Mihira's father, Abubakr Hamad, the family made it through the 14-hour bus ride from the outskirts of Khartoum. As of Wednesday night, they were waiting in line at the border with hopes of crossing Thursday into Egypt.
A 72-hour cease-fire brokered Monday appeared to be holding, according to reports, although sporadic fighting has continued. More than 500 people have been killed since fighting broke out on April 15, including two American citizens.
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