More than 375 Canadians have been evacuated from Sudan as the situation in the conflict-ridden African nation remains “volatile and dangerous,” according to Canadian Defence Minister Anita Anand. The evacuation began earlier this week, with two military flights airlifting Canadians out of Sudan on Thursday followed by two more on Friday. A fifth flight was planned for Saturday. The move comes as Sudan is being rocked by fighting between the military and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a rival paramilitary group. The conflict threatens to destabilize the wider region.
The ongoing fighting has sparked fears for the safety of Canadian citizens in Sudan. In response, the Canadian government launched the evacuation operation to get its citizens out of the country. The situation on the ground in Sudan remains volatile, with the conflict between the military and RSF showing no signs of abating.
Anand said that Canada will continue to monitor the situation in Sudan and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of its citizens. The government is working closely with its allies and partners in the region to address the crisis.
The conflict in Sudan has been ongoing for several weeks, with the military and RSF locked in a power struggle that threatens to destabilize the wider region. The situation has prompted an international response, with countries around the world expressing concern over the escalating violence and calling for a peaceful resolution to the crisis.