The U.S. suspended operations at its embassy in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum amid ongoing violence in Sudan
The U.S. suspended operations at its embassy in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum amid ongoing violence in Sudan.
Defense officials said just over 100 special operation forces troops conducted the operation that was"fast and clean," evacuating under 100 people. Some local staff are supporting the embassy in 'caretaker' status.
"In the coming days, we will continue to work with the State Department to help American citizens who may want to leave Sudan, as has already been stated. One of those ways is to potentially make the overland route out of Sudan potentially more viable.
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