1888 have been airlifted to safety by UK evacuation, as focus turns to supporting those remaining in Sudan.
The final UK evacuation flight from Wadi Saeedna airfield departed last night, ending the longest and largest evacuation from Sudan of any Western country.
The successful operation has evacuated more than 1888 people on 21 flights, the vast majority of them British nationals and their dependents.
Focus will now turn to providing consular support to British nationals in Port Sudan and in neighbouring countries in the region.
The government decided to end flights today because of a decline in demand by British Nationals, and because the situation on ground continues to remain volatile.
Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said:
“The UK has brought more than 1888 people to safety from Sudan thanks to the efforts of staff and military working around the clock to deliver this evacuation – the largest of any Western country.
“We continue to press all diplomatic levers to secure a long term ceasefire and end the bloodshed in Sudan. Ultimately a stable transition to civilian rule is the best way to protect the security and prosperity of the Sudanese people.”
Those Britons still in Sudan who wish to leave should continue to follow the UK Government’s travel advice. The Government say it is pursuing all diplomatic avenues to end the violence in Sudan and return to civilian rule, with the Prime Minister, Foreign Secretary, Defence Secretary and Minister for Africa all speaking with international partners. The Government say ultimately a stable transition to civilian rule is the best way to protect the security and prosperity of the Sudanese people.
For full details see FCDO travel advice for Sudan.
Source: Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and The Rt Hon James Cleverly MP
