“Irish Citizens Evacuated from Sudan with EU Partners amid Continuing Violence”

“Irish Citizens Evacuated from Sudan with EU Partners amid Continuing Violence”

The evacuation of Irish citizens from Sudan in the midst of violence across the country continued on Monday night, with EU partners’ aircraft providing sporadic assistance to affected individuals. While up to 50 Irish citizens were successfully evacuated by French and Spanish aircraft on Monday morning, the pace slowed due to logistical challenges. However, German … Read more

Former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir Still Held in Military Hospital, Confirms Sudanese Police

Former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir Still Held in Military Hospital, Confirms Sudanese Police

(CNN) — The Sudanese police media office and informed sources told CNN, on Monday, that former Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir is still being held by the Sudanese Armed Forces in a military hospital in Omdurman, west of Khartoum. Video clips circulated on social media, Sunday, showed prisoners leaving Kober prison after their release by the … Read more

“Sudan agrees on three-day ceasefire amidst humanitarian crisis and evacuations”

“Sudan agrees on three-day ceasefire amidst humanitarian crisis and evacuations”

AFPResidents of Khartoum are trying to get out of the city NOS News•today, 00:12•Amended today, 02:09 The warring factions in Sudan have agreed on a three-day ceasefire. The ceasefire has been agreed after negotiations with the United States and Saudi Arabia, the Sudanese military said. The paramilitary group RSF confirms the ceasefire, which has taken … Read more

“Sudan agrees to three-day ceasefire after deadly fighting, announced by American Secretary of State Antony Blinken”

“Sudan agrees to three-day ceasefire after deadly fighting, announced by American Secretary of State Antony Blinken”

The head of American diplomacy Antony Blink announced on Monday April 24 that the army and paramilitaries in conflict in Sudan agreed to a three-day ceasefire after ten days of deadly fighting. “After intense negotiations over the past 48 hours, the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have agreed to implement a nationwide … Read more

Dutch Family Evacuated from Sudan Amid Deadly Conflict: Arthur Molenaar’s Story

Dutch Family Evacuated from Sudan Amid Deadly Conflict: Arthur Molenaar’s Story

NOS News•today, 6:03 PM “This was the darkest scenario for Sudan,” said Dutchman Arthur Molenaar, who was evacuated from the country with his family. A fierce battle between rival groups has been raging in the East African country since mid-April, more than 400 civilians have already been killed. Yesterday the rescue operation was launched in … Read more

“Yevgeny Prigozhin’s expanding mercenary army and quest for power in Africa”

“Yevgeny Prigozhin’s expanding mercenary army and quest for power in Africa”

Yevgeny Prigozhin has greatly expanded the power of his mercenary army over the years. In addition to Ukraine, he is currently targeting one continent in particular. As head of the notorious Russian private army Wagner, Yevgeny Prigozhin not only has his hands full in the war in Ukraine. In Africa, too, where Wagner has been … Read more

“Diplomatic Personnel Leave War-Torn Sudan: Belgium and Netherlands Assist in Evacuations amid Growing Crisis”

“Diplomatic Personnel Leave War-Torn Sudan: Belgium and Netherlands Assist in Evacuations amid Growing Crisis”

Many countries are hurriedly trying to remove their citizens from Khartoum. Belgium counts on France and the Netherlands for this. Eight Belgians have since been evacuated. Tough times threaten the millions of Sudanese who remain behind. One of the eight evacuated Belgians is Wim Fransen. That is what Foreign Minister Hadja Lahbib (MR) says on … Read more

“Evacuation of OFWs in Sudan may start ‘in 24 hours'” | ABS-CBN News

“Evacuation of OFWs in Sudan may start ‘in 24 hours'” | ABS-CBN News

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that the evacuation of Filipino workers in Sudan will begin “within 24 hours,” as three Filipinos have already been safely evacuated and arrived in Jeddah. The DFA plans to evacuate Filipinos in batches, either via land travel northwards to Egypt or water travel eastwards through the Port of … Read more

“Deposed Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir Escapes from Prison Amidst Coup Attempt”

“Deposed Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir Escapes from Prison Amidst Coup Attempt”

Deposed Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir escaped from the Koper prison north of Khartoum, accompanied by a large number of prisoners. Note that Omar Hassan Ahmed al-Bashir is a military and statesman, former president of Sudan. He came to power in 1989 as a result of a military coup, having been in office for over 30 … Read more