India collaborates with the US, UK, Saudi Arabia, and UAE to ensure the safety of citizens in Sudan

19-04-2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaches out to counterparts in Saudi Arabia and UAE to discuss the situation in Sudan and receive practical support on the ground.

The Indian ambassador in Washington and Indian High Commission in London collaborate with their respective governments to ensure the safety of Indian nationals in Sudan.

The Indian Ministry of External Affairs sets up a dedicated control room in Delhi to provide information and assistance to Indian citizens in Sudan.

The Indian Embassy in Khartoum is in touch with the community and individuals through various communication channels, including WhatsApp groups.

Movement is considered risky due to the tense situation in Sudan, and specific details of Indians in Sudan cannot be shared due to security concerns.

The power struggle between Sudan's two coup leaders, General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and General Mohamad Hamdan 'Hemedti' Dagalo, has led to civil war and ongoing violence with 185 people reported dead and 1,800 injured.

The Indian government is collaborating with the United Nations and international partners to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals in Sudan.

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