Fresh air strikes and shelling rock Khartoum as Sudan enters its third week of fighting Australian officials continue to assist dozens of citizens caught up in the violence as more civilians flee Sudan. ABC News · Apr 29, 2023
Brits could be left behind in war torn Sudan after deadline for last flight expires The UK Government had issued a deadline of 12pm local time today for British evacuees to be at the Wadi Saeedna site near the capital otherwise they risk being left behind - but many chose not to attempt the perilous journey through the active warznone Daily Mirror · Apr 29, 2023
Sudanese stuck as passports locked in abandoned Western embassies Sudanese visa applicants trapped in a war zone after Western diplomats evacuated Khartoum without returning passports. Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2023
As battle for Sudan continues, civilian deaths top 400 Gunfire and heavy artillery fire has persisted in parts of Sudan’s capital Khartoum, residents said, despite the extension of a cease-fire between the country’s two top generals, whose battle for power has killed hundreds and sent thousands fleeing for their lives The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023
Sudan: Deadline passes for British nationals to reach evacuation airfield Some 1,573 people on 13 flights have been evacuated from the airfield near the capital of Khartoum but thousands more British citizens may remain Evening Standard · Apr 29, 2023
NHS medics and UK nationals faced risky route to Sudan evacuation point Hundreds of people were told to make own way through ongoing fighting to airbase north of Khartoum The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2023
Sudan risks long conflict as entrenched rivals struggle for control Sudan's warring factions are locked in a conflict that two weeks of fighting shows neither can easily win, raising the spectre of a drawn-out war between an agile paramilitary force and the better-equipped army that could destabilise a fragile region. Reuters · Apr 29, 2023
Heavy battles in Sudan despite latest truce, over 70 dead in recent violence Heavy explosions and gunfire rocked Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, and its twin city of Omdurman, residents said, despite the extension of a fragile truce between the county’s two top generals whose power struggle has left hundreds dead. Radio France Internationale · Apr 29, 2023
Watch live: Smoke rises over Sudan’s capital as ‘airstrikes’ continue amid ceasefire Thick smoke has been spotted rising over Khartoum, Sudan as fighting enters a third week and ceasefires come to an end this weekend. The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023
Iran Hails Saudi Arabia's Role in Evacuating Iranians from Sudan Iran on Saturday hailed Saudi Arabia’s role in evacuating 65 Iranian citizens from conflict-torn Sudan. Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani said that since the onset of the unrest in Sudan, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has deported 65 Iranians stranded in Sudan, and “has taken the necessary arrangements to transfer… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 29, 2023
Deadline passes for British nationals in Sudan to reach evacuation airfield Some 1,573 people on 13 flights have been evacuated from the airfield near the capital of Khartoum but thousands more British citizens may remain. The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023
Sudan ceasefire falls apart as rival factions escalate war in Khartoum Air strikes, anti-aircraft weaponry and artillery could be heard in Khartoum as fighting in Sudan enters a third week. The New Daily · Apr 29, 2023
Sudan fighting in its 15th day: A list of key events Explosions and gunfire continue despite a 72-hour ceasefire; the UN says violence could escalate in West Darfur. Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2023
Fighting rages in Khartoum, but envoy sees sides more open to talks Air strikes and artillery rocked Khartoum on Saturday as Sudan entered a third week of fighting between rival military forces despite a ceasefire, prompting more civilians to flee and renewed warnings of wider instability if the war is not stopped. Reuters · Apr 29, 2023
Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2023 For Syrians in Sudan, returning home is not an option Syrians fled to Sudan to avoid the war in their country. The prospect of going back is not one they want to consider.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2023 Deadline for British nationals to reach evacuation airfield in Sudan passes Deputy PM to chair Cobra meeting on security situation in Khartoum as UK government prepares to end flights
The New Daily · Apr 28, 2023 Sudan war rages, flying in face of ceasefire pledges Contrary to a declared 72-hour ceasefire, violence is escalating in Sudan, driving tens of thousands to flee for their lives.
Daily Mirror · Apr 28, 2023 Time is ticking for Brits in Sudan as RAF rescue flights end within 24 hours The RAF has evacuated more than 1,500 Brits from Wadi Seidna airfield near the capital of Khartoum, but thousands more UK nationals may remain
WEKU · Apr 28, 2023 Two doctors struck by tragedy in Sudan: One dead, one fleeing for his life The violence in Sudan has claimed the life of a beloved Sudanese American doctor. One of his colleague's talks about Dr. Sulieman's legacy — and the devastating toll of the fighting in Khartoum.
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023 ‘I saved British lives during Covid, now you are leaving an NHS doctor to die’ says medic blocked from Sudan flight Exclusive: ‘You will risk your life during Covid saving British lives...but when it comes to saving you, are told very bluntly, you are not English’
Al Jazeera · Apr 28, 2023 Sudanese face ‘shocking’ delays, no aid at Egypt border After perilous journey to the border, people escaping war wait for days without any aid before crossing into Egypt.
The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023 Wounded British doctor finally escapes Sudan war zone with mother - but countless NHS doctors left behind Daughter told of utter “relief” after “nightmare four days” and calls for others to be evacuated
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2023 Pregnant woman and child stranded in Sudan due to Home Office delays, says husband Family have been waiting more than 12 months for documents and are now trapped amid violence in Khartoum
Al Jazeera · Apr 28, 2023 Q&A: ‘Bullets and shells are flying everywhere’ in Sudan Al Jazeera correspondent Hiba Morgan in Khartoum responds to questions about the conflict in Sudan.