British evacuees from Sudan land in Cyprus amid scramble to make most of 'critical' ceasefire

Around 260 people in total are expected to be flown out of the war-torn nation overnight on three separate flights, it is understood, with Rishi Sunak vowing 'many more' flights will happen into Wednesday

A passenger plane belonging to the Royal Air Force carried the civilians from theon the outskirts of Sudan’s capital Khartoum, which is temporarily being defended by European forces as it is used to rescue foreigners trapped in the city.

The British evacuees, photographed being put on coaches at Larnaca, are expected to be put on flights to the UK within days. Around 260 people in total are expected to be flown out of the war-torn nation overnight on three separate flights, it is understood, with Rishi Sunak vowing “many more” flights will happen into Wednesday.

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