Evacuation operation in Khartoum at ‘highly sensitive’ stage amid ‘volatile security situation’, says DFA
The operation evacuated fewer than 100 people, officials said. France said it was evacuating diplomats on Sunday.The DFA said: “The evacuation operation underway in Khartoum is highly sensitive. Given the volatile security situation on the ground, to protect that operation and the citizens involved we are unable to provide further comment at this time.
“We are talking to our international colleagues, particularly France and the UK. There are reports of evacuations happening and I think that’s premature, the airports aren’t safe to go in and out of, so it’s important that the full facts of the situation are taken into consideration. He told Morning Ireland on RTÉ Radio on Friday that he and his family were safe. “We’ve been spending the bulk of our time in our basement. It seems safer to be below ground. We are here in Khartoum. And the situation is declining rapidly.
“I just want to communicate the urgency of it and, whatever efforts are being made, if you could please, please, please step them up, if possible, co-ordinate, collaborate, take whatever steps are necessary.
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