British Nationals in Sudan have until midday to catch an evacuation flight, says deputy PM
At least 512 civilians and fighters have been killed so far in the clashes, according to the country's health ministry, with 4,200 others injured.
Asked if ending the flights would mean abandoning British nationals who haven't been able to make it in time, Mr Dowden said:"Every single British national that has come forward and their eligible dependents has been put safely onto a plane.Sudan rescue flights 'to end in next 24 hours' "We are seeing those numbers declining significantly. And just like other countries, as those numbers decline, we have put an end date on this.
"What I would say is that even beyond that, we will maintain consular support in Sudan, particularly at the exit route. So both to the north, to south and particularly Port Sudan itself."
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