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UAE evacuates 136 Emiratis, others from Sudan amid ongoing violence
A second evacuation plane from Sudan, carrying 136 Emirati citizens, along with diplomats and nationals from nine other countries, has arrived in the UAE, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported on Sunday.
The people evacuated included vulnerable groups such as children, the sick, women, and elderly.
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A second plane carrying evacuees from Sudan arrives in the UAE. (WAM)
According to WAM, the UAE will host the evacuees and provide them with all necessary support and assistance before transferring to their home countries.
Sudan has been mired in violence since fighting broke out between the military and heavily armed paramilitaries on April 15.
Over 500 people have been killed, tens of thousands have been displaced, and a mass exodus of foreigners and international staff was triggered since the battles began.
In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) affirmed the UAE’s commitment to providing aid and assistance to countries in need, highlighting its work with international partners and the global community to serve the interests of the Sudanese people.
The evacuation operation aligns with the UAE’s commitment to humanitarian assistance and its efforts to promote international solidarity and cooperation.
Meanwhile, evacuations from Sudan through Saudi Arabia remained ongoing over the weekend as people continued to flee the violence.
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