Indonesians Evacuated from Sudan Return Home: Latest Updates
The global community has been working on evacuating its citizens from Sudan, which is currently in the midst of a violent conflict that has resulted in the death of hundreds and the injury of thousands. Recently, Indonesia was able to evacuate its first group of citizens from Sudan, who safely landed in Jakarta after a 10-hour flight from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. There were 385 nationals in the group, comprising of 248 women and 137 men. The Foreign Minister, Retno Marsudi, and Indonesian Military Chief, Admiral Yudo Margono, greeted these Indonesians upon their arrival at the airport.
While 111 citizens remain in Port Sudan, another evacuee plane is scheduled to depart for Indonesia on Saturday, followed by a final repatriation flight on Sunday. Notably, the citizens traveling from Sudan have faced a long and tiring journey and will be temporarily accommodated in east Jakarta before returning to their respective homes.
Given the violence that occurred in Sudan, it is no surprise that governments around the world are trying their utmost to bring their citizens home safely. With this current focus on evacuations, many have been looking for updates on the situation in Sudan. As of now, at least 512 people have been killed and 4,193 wounded, according to official figures in Sudan. However, experts expect the real toll to be much higher. For Indonesia, there are approximately 1,200 citizens still registered with their embassy in Khartoum. The Indonesian government is doing all it can to bring its citizens home and ensure their safety.
