Warring generals in Sudan have agreed 'in principle' to a seven-day truce, the government of neighbouring South Sudan has said
TÁNAISTE MICHEÁL MARTIN has confirmed that 246 Irish citizens and their dependents have been evacuated from Sudan.
246 Irish citizens and their dependents have been evacuated from Sudan since the start of the conflict.I again urge an end to the violence in #Sudan so humanitarian aid can reach those who need it most.The latest advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs to Irish citizens in Sudan is to “shelter in place, remain indoors and observe local restrictions”.
The final evacuation flights left Sudan for Cyprus yesterday, with any British citizens seeking to leave now relying on making their own way to safety through Port Sudan or at land borders into neighbouring countries. Multiple truces agreed since fighting began on 15 April have been repeatedly violated, including one previously announced by South Sudan early in the fighting, which saw renewed air strikes today.The latest battles come during a 72-hour ceasefire extension announced by the warring sides on Sunday. The army said that measure came due to “US and Saudi mediation”.
“Our priority today is to have the ceasefire prolonged and respected, then to ensure humanitarian assistance,” he said.
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