The window of opportunity to rescue British citizens from Sudan is closing. As a third RAF evacuation flight landed in Cyprus this morning, with at least three planned for today, Home Secretary Suella Braverman has confirmed that 200 to 300 UK nationals have been transferred.
Still, the Government has understandably faced criticism for its flat-footed response. While other nations such as Germany and France acted more decisively to extricate their nationals from Sudan, the UK chose to make stricter distinctions between diplomats and citizens. Ministers point to specific threats made against diplomatic staff but the reality is this decision cost precious time.
