Egypt prepares for evacuation of citizens from Sudan

CAIRO – 22 April 2023: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement Saturday highlighting that it is coordinating with concerned state agencies, Sudanese authorities, embassy in Khartoum, and consulates in Port Sudan and Wadi Halfa to follow up on the conditions of Egyptians in Sudan in order to prepare for evacuation operations for those who want to leave.

The ministry urged Egyptians in Sudan to remain in their residences, and avoid areas experiencing tensions and insecurity. It also encouraged them to remain calm and maintain communication channels with the diplomatic missions in Sudan until they are provided with evacuation instructions.

The ministry indicated in a statement Friday that Egypt's bureau in Sudan's Wadi Halfa was coordinating with the Sudanese authorities to facilitate the evacuation of expats through urban crossings.