'Every effort is being made to assist' Irish citizens. The Government is seeking to evacuate 125 Irish citizens as civil conflict in Sudan reaches its second week.
following weeks of growing conflict between the rivalling Sudanese military and paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces .Advertisement
Independent TD and former Army Ranger Cathal Berry is calling on the government to set up its own emergency response team.
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