Ousted Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir held at army hospital Former leader moved out of prison during heavy fighting as other ex-officials escaped during a jailbreak amid the chaos. Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2023
‘I’m heartbroken’: Sudanese in Britain fear for loved ones trapped amid war Community members criticise UK government, saying no major effort has been made to stop conflict in former colony The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023
First Thing: Sudanese flee homeland as airstrikes threaten ceasefire Long lines are forming at the borders as people fleeing fighting around the capital face daylong waits and demands for visas in order to cross to safety The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023
Sudan’s ex-leader Omar al-Bashir being held in military hospital, says army Bashir, wanted by international criminal court on genocide charges, moved after attack by paramilitaries on prison where he was being held The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023
Scots mum and kids flee war-torn Sudan on rescue flight but husband left behind Jennifer McLellan, a teacher from Islay, made it to Cyprus with her four children amid a ceasefire around capital Khartoum but was forced to leave her husband behind. Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023
Fragile ceasefire in Sudan allows thousands to be evacuated Thousands of Sudanese and foreign civilians have been evacuated from Sudan on the second day of a ceasefire agreed between the country's warring military factions. Radio France Internationale · Apr 26, 2023
Evacuees from Sudan, relieved but shaken, land in Paris Some 245 evacuees from Sudan, including 195 French nationals, landed in Paris on Wednesday, expressing relief at escaping the heavy fighting and chaos. Reuters · Apr 26, 2023
Suella Braverman claims asylum seekers who come on small boats are drug dealers and traffickers Home Secretary says ‘unprecedented levels of illegal migration are totally unacceptable to our country and to our values’ The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023
Sudan fighting in its 12th day: A list of key events US-brokered ceasefire between Sudan’s warring generals enters day two but sporadic gun battles and air raids reported. Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2023
Sudanese Abroad Try to Extend a Lifeline and Aid Back Home With her homeland now a conflict zone, rest does not come easily for Dr. Sara Abdelgalil. She is anxious about family still in Sudan that she can't reach. Her sleepless mother paces the floor above her with worry. Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 26, 2023
Sudan: key questions for civilians deciding whether to stay or go As foreign nationals are evacuated, Sudanese people must weigh up the risks of leaving or remain in the conflict zone The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023
Sunak warns of ‘absolutely critical’ 24 hours as many more flights to leave for Sudan The first plane evacuating UK nationals from the conflict-torn nation landed in Cyprus on Tuesday The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023
Sudan fighting flares but military approves ceasefire extension Sudan's army and a paramilitary force battled on Khartoum's outskirts on Wednesday, undermining a truce in their 11-day conflict, but the army expressed willingness to extend the ceasefire. Reuters · Apr 26, 2023
Scottish government expresses ‘deep concern’ over spiralling violence in Sudan umber of Scots and family members have been in touch with the Scottish government The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023
France 24 · Apr 26, 2023 Shaky ceasefire enters second day as Sudanese, foreigners flee A US-brokered ceasefire between Sudan's warring generals entered its second day Wednesday but remained fragile after witnesses reported fresh air strikes and paramilitaries claimed to have seized a major oil refinery. As combat eased, foreign governments organised civilian evacuations. Around 245 French and foreign nationals evacuated from Sudan landed in…
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023 Sudan will experience a humanitarian catastrophe, British minister for Africa says Andrew Mitchell has said that the position in terms of food and the lack of humanitarian relief workers will lead to such a crisis
The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2023 Sudan conflict live: more than 500 evacuated on six UK flights, says Foreign Office – as it happened António Guterres says ‘conflict will not and must not be resolved on the battlefield’
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2023 ‘Hungry, exhausted, traumatised’: Sudanese scramble to flee their homeland Thousands of refugees face transport chaos, cash shortages, scammers and visa delays as they race to escape to neighbouring countries
Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023 'It was like a movie' Scots mum's horror journey to evacuation base in war-torn Sudan Jennifer McLellan, a teacher from the Inner Hebrides, and her four kids are among thousands of UK citizens desperate to be rescued from the African nation amid a brief pause in fierce fighting.
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023 UK troops to take over Sudan airfield as evacuation flights gather pace Three flights carrying British nationals are due to have left war-torn Khartoum by Wednesday morning.
Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023 First Sudan evacuation flight of 40 UK nationals lands as thousands remain stranded It's estimated around 4,000 UK passport holders are stranded in the east African country after fighting broke out earlier this month between the Sudanese army and rebel Rapid Support Forces
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023 How is the UK evacuating people from Sudan? Will British citizens be safely able to get away from conflict in Sudan?
Al Jazeera · Apr 25, 2023 Aid groups raise alarm as Sudan fighting eclipses shaky truce Sudanese caught in the crossfire are struggling to find food, shelter, and medical care as conflict in Sudan continues.
ABC News · Apr 25, 2023 Sudanese Australians urge federal government to help get their loved ones out of conflict zone The Sudanese Australian community have been left wondering when the federal government will help their stranded loved ones return home amid the ongoing conflict.
Reuters · Apr 25, 2023 Battle in Sudan's capital risks awakening war in Darfur (This April 25 story has been corrected to change Mohamed Suleiman's job description in paragraph 21)