British ambassador to Sudan ‘was on holiday as violence broke out’ Giles Lever was not in Sudan when conflict erupted The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023
‘Too dangerous’ to use British forces to rescue UK citizens from Sudan James Heappey insisted the situation in Khartoum is ‘very different’ from the 2021 Afghanistan evacuation. The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
UK forces explore situation in Sudan as thousands of Britons stranded The UK has a military team in Sudan doing reconnaissance, Britain's armed forces minister James Heappey said, as the government held an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss options to help around 4,000 Britons stuck in the North African country. Reuters · Apr 24, 2023
Ministers ‘exploring every single option but no Sudan evacuation plan yet’ RFA Cardigan Bay and HMS Lancaster were being lined up as options to help people out of the region, where at least 2,000 UK citizens remain. The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
UK ambassador to Sudan ‘was on holiday as violence broke out’ Giles Lever was not in Sudan when conflict erupted The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
UK Government misses 'critical window' to get Scots family out of Sudan, says SNP MP An SNP MP has raised the concerning case of a Scots family hiding in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum amid the bloody conflict... The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2023
Sunak chairs emergency Cobra meeting on rescuing Britons from Sudan A team of British troops were understood to have been flown into Port Sudan to scope out the options for any rescue mission of civilians. The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
UK troops fly to Sudan as officials work on evacuation plan for Britons Government still working out evacuation plan as pressure builds to help ‘abandoned’ UK citizens The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
Sudanese Armed Forces and RSF agree to ceasefire starting at midnight – as it happened Nationwide pause to violence started at midnight, and US is supporting attempts to create a committee to oversee ending hostilities The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023
French special forces soldier ‘gravely ill’ after being shot on Sudan rescue mission A French special forces soldier is “gravely” ill after being shot helping French government officials to escape from Khartoum, a minister told Parliament on Monday. Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2023
Brits being forced to kill their own pets to stop them from starving in Sudan More than 4,000 British citizens have been stranded in Sudan amid deadly street fighting and a shortage of food, water and power after conflict escalated in recent weeks Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2023
Sudan unrest: evacuations intensify as US warns of humanitarian crisis US agency sends in disaster response teams as western nations pull diplomats and citizens out of strife-torn country The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2023
Minister: UK has relationship with African people while China focuses on elites Andrew Mitchell said development is ‘above all about stopping conflict’ as violence continued to rock Sudan. The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
More emergency Sudan talks as calls mount for UK nationals to be rescued Thousands of Britons remain trapped by the fighting. The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023
Manchester Evening News · Apr 24, 2023 'The shelling is literally on his doorstep': Family of Manchester dad trapped in war-torn Sudan speak of fear Elmugiera Hafazalla, a 56-year-old delivery driver and university student from Gorton, is trapped in Khartoum after flying out for a family wedding
WEKU · Apr 24, 2023 Sudanese seek refuge from country's fighting as foreigners are being airlifted out As foreign governments airlifted hundreds of their diplomats and other citizens from Sudan, Sudanese on Monday desperately sought ways to escape the chaos amid fears fighting will only escalate.
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023 Foreigners airlifted out; Sudanese seek refuge from fighting Foreign government have airlifted hundreds of diplomats and other citizens out of Sudan, and several governments have said more evacuations are possible if security conditions allow
The Independent UK · Apr 24, 2023 Government urged to help Britons trapped in Sudan as war rages A Foreign Office minister urged UK nationals in the war-torn nation to stay indoors.
Daily Mirror · Apr 24, 2023 2,000 British nationals still trapped in Sudan told to stay indoors as fighting rages Development Minister Andrew Mitchell said it was not possible to rescue British citizens as embassy staff were plucked from the war-ravaged African nation
Manchester Evening News · Apr 19, 2023 Sudan violence continues for fifth day with death toll passing 270 as rival forces clash The unrest erupted in the northeast African country after an internationally brokered truce fell apart
Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2023 Oil tanker could ‘explode unleashing environmental catastrophe,’ warns Cabinet minister Andrew Mitchell ‘Action from the international community is needed NOW,’ says the Foreign Office minister
Manchester Evening News · Apr 7, 2023 Pub forced to close after shootings as another allowed to stay open after sacking landlord A summary review from the Licensing Sub Committee in Manchester Town Hall was told that the Queens Hotel would have its licence revoked, so the suspension will remain in force
The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023 MPs hear fears Ukraine war disruption could cause higher deaths in East Africa Humanitarian and aid organisations have warned parts of East Africa are on the brink of famine.
The Independent UK · Feb 19, 2023 Andrew Mitchell makes first trip by UK minister to earthquake-hit Turkey The development minister toured a UK-led field hospital to see the response first-hand.
Wales Online · Feb 17, 2023 Welsh firefighter in tearful reunion with his children as he returns home from earthquake site in Turkey Phil Irving surprised his two children at school after risking his life to save others in Turkey