Evacuation from Sudan?

Spiegel said the Luftwaffe air force had dispatched three A400M transport planes for the mission early on Wednesday. The planes had landed in Greece for a refueling stop.

The Bundeswehr military aborted the mission amid reports of renewed clashes and airstrikes in Khartoum, according to the report.

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Germany forced to halt evacuation mission from Sudan due to fighting in Khartoum

A mission by the German military to evacuate around 150 citizens from Sudan had to be halted on Wednesday due to fighting in the capital Khartoum, the

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Japan's defense ministry has begun preparations to evacuate its citizens from Sudan amid deadly fighting, a top government spokesperson said on Wednesday.

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Japan prepares to evacuate citizens from Sudan

Japan's defense ministry has begun preparations to evacuate its citizens from Sudan amid deadly fighting, a top government spokesperson said on Wednesday.

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There are no plans for a US government evacuation from Sudan at this time but Americans should treat the volatile situation in the African country with utmost seriousness, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said on Monday.

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White House: No US Evacuation Plan for Sudan at This Time

There are no plans for a US government evacuation from Sudan at this time but Americans should treat the volatile situation in the African country with utmost seriousness, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said on Monday. "We urge

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Serious clashes also continue at Khartoum’s main airport, which has been closed since Saturday.

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A US diplomatic convoy carrying foreign diplomats came under fire and reports circulated that gunmen in downtown Khartoum were looting buildings and raping women. Fighters have also attacked aid workers and diplomats, including an EU ambassador who was assaulted in his home.

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Sudan’s temporary ceasefire collapses with areas running out of food

The country’s warring generals had agreed to 24-hour halt to fighting – but trapped residents and aid workers are scared to move as truce fails

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Arcangl86 said:

I'm sure behind the scenes the KSK or GSG9 are planning or implementing missions to get out their people.

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Belgian national Wim Fransen wounded as German mission to remove citizens halted amid growing violence in Khartoum

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EU diplomat is shot in Sudan

Belgian national Wim Fransen wounded as German mission to remove citizens halted amid growing violence in Khartoum

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"The security of the staff is our priority," she said. "The EU delegation has not been evacuated. Security measures are being assessed."

Ireland's deputy prime minister and foreign minister, Micheal Martin, said O'Hara was "not seriously hurt" but that the assault was "a gross violation of obligations to protect diplomats under the Vienna Convention."

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EU Ambassador to Sudan Assaulted in Home

Aidan O’Hara not seriously injured, officials say, in attack in Khartoum

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For Muslims around the world, Eid ul Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting and prayer. It is one of the largest and most important celebrations in the Islamic calendar.

Is Eid al-Fitr a Public Holiday?
Eid al-Fitr is a public holiday. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

In 2023, it falls on a Freitag, and some businesses may choose to follow Freitag opening hours.

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Eid al-Fitr in Sudan

Muslims worldwide celebrate Eid ul Fitr to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. When is Eid, and how is it celebrated?

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Sudan conflict: why is there fighting and what is at stake in the region?


Power struggle between military factions erupted after faltering transition to civilian-led government

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Sudan conflict: why is there fighting and what is at stake in the region?

Power struggle between military factions erupted after faltering transition to civilian-led government

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US prepares troops for possible evacuation of embassy staff from Sudan

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US prepares troops for possible evacuation of embassy staff from Sudan

The US is preparing to send a large number of additional troops to its base in Djibouti if factional violence continues, officials say

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Germany's Forgotten Unit
German troops have been deployed as military observers in Sudan for the past two years as part of the United Nations peacekeeping effort there. In a country torn apart by civil war, their job is to ensure a peace the government in Khartoum has little interest in preserving.

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Peacekeepers in Sudan: Germany's Forgotten Unit

German troops have been deployed as military observers in Sudan for the past two years as part of the United Nations peacekeeping effort there. In a country torn apart by civil war, their job is to ensure a peace the government in Khartoum has little interest in preserving.

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Washington — An American citizen has died in Sudan amid intense fighting between two rival generals, the State Department said Thursday, as the U.S. repositions troops in the region ahead of a potential evacuation of the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum.

"We can confirm the death of one U.S. citizen in Sudan," a State Department spokesperson said. "We are in touch with the family and offer our deepest condolences to them on their loss."

The State Department declined to offer further details on the death, citing respect for the person's family.

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1 American dead in Sudan as U.S. readies troops for potential embassy evacuation amid heavy fighting

Heavy fighting broke out earlier this month as two rival generals battle for control of the country.

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A ship reportedly carrying 50 Saudi nationals evacuated from the ongoing fighting in Sudan arrived in Jeddah on Sunday.

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Saudi Arabia: First evacuation ship from Sudan arrives in Jeddah carrying 50 nationals | Video Ruptly

A ship reportedly carrying 50 Saudi nationals evacuated from the ongoing fighting in Sudan arrived in Jeddah on Sunday. Footage shows Saudi authorities greeting the passengers aboard the ship after it docked in the Red Sea port. Women and children carrying Saudi flags were also seen inside the...

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