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Egyptian embassy staff member injured in Sudanese military clashes

By IGIHE
On 24 April 2023 at 11:40

A staff member of the Egyptian embassy in Khartoum, Sudan was injured by a gunshot during recent military clashes in the country, according to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.

The Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid has further stated that the incident "underscores the need to exercise utmost caution" to preserve the safety of Egyptian citizens and diplomats in Sudan.

He noted that the number of Egyptian citizens in Sudan exceeds 10,000, which requires a tight, safe and orderly planning process to ensure their safe evacuation from the conflict-ridden country.

EgyptAir has suspended its flights to and from Khartoum International Airport since the beginning of the fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on April 15.

The clashes have left over 400 people dead and about 3,500 others injured, according to the country’s health ministry.


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