U.S. diplomats have departed Sudan’s airspace, days after fighting erupted in the north African nation.
President Joe Biden said he ordered the evacuation operation to “extract” U.S. government personnel late Saturday. The evacuation order applies to about 70 Americans, one official with knowledge of the matter said, adding that there still are no plans for a government-coordinated evacuation of U.S. citizens in Sudan.
“I am receiving regular reports from my team on their ongoing work to assist Americans in Sudan, to the extent possible,” Biden said in a statement. “We are also working closely with our allies and partners in this effort.”
