U.S. Evacuates Americans from Sudan Amid Escalating Violence

(MENAFN) The United States has begun its first effort to evacuate hundreds of American citizens, locally employed staff, and nationals from allied and partner countries out of Sudan's capital, Khartoum. This comes as other countries have completed their evacuations and the White House warns that time is running out.

The State Department has organized government convoys to transport citizens to Port Sudan, where they can continue onward travel to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where additional U.S. personnel are positioned to assist with consular and emergency services.

The department has also collaborated with partner countries to help Americans exit Sudan and has provided seats on departing ships. According to State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller, nearly 1,000 U.S. citizens have left Sudan since the fighting began between Gens. Abdel-Fattah Burhan and Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo.

However, he also noted that fewer than 5,000 Americans have sought guidance from the government. Despite the ongoing violence, the State Department continues to prioritize its commitment to American nationals and their safe evacuation.

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