Sudan Experiences Exodus of Foreign Officials and Citizens
In the early hours of yesterday morning, American diplomats were airlifted out of Khartoum, the capital city of Sudan, which has been under siege for over a week. This evacuation quickly turned into a mass exodus of foreign officials, diplomats, and citizens from other countries as the fighting intensified. Sudan has long been considered a strategically important nation, and the ongoing conflict has raised concerns about the safety of those who remain.
Many Sudanese citizens are feeling angry and abandoned, and some have directed their frustration towards Western negotiators who they believe are responsible for the collapse of political talks that were meant to lead to civilian rule. Instead, these talks have become a battleground for two generals vying for power. The departure of foreign diplomats has raised concerns that the situation in Sudan could become even more violent and unstable.
According to the United Nations, at least 400 people have been killed and 3,500 injured in the clashes, and two-thirds of Sudan’s major hospitals have been forced to close. As prices continue to rise and food becomes increasingly scarce, the situation in Sudan is becoming more dire by the day.
2023-04-23 23:34:53
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