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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Richard Wheeler

Cleverly: UK’s 30 evacuation flights helped 2,450 people flee Sudan violence

PA Wire

Almost 2,500 people were moved to safety from Sudan on 30 UK evacuation flights, the Government has said.

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said a total of 2,450 people were helped during the “longest and largest” evacuation of any Western country, with the final flight departing Port Sudan on Wednesday evening.

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