The Latest Breaking News from Cyprus

Sudan evacuees flying back to UK, as RAF races to lift citizens from Khartoum

The first flight from Cyprus has departed for London.

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

First flight bringing rescued Britons home from war-torn Sudan lands in UK

Hundreds of Britons have been airlifted from Sudan, with more evacuation flights taking off today as the UK scrambles to rescue its citizens from the war-ravaged nation

Daily Mirror · 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

Sudan crisis – live: UK flights land in Larnaca as Braverman says refugees on boats face deportation

At least 459 have been killed in the country’s fighting and thousands injured

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 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

Daily Mirror · Apr 25, 2023

UK finds itself at back of the queue in Sudan evacuation

Britain criticised for prioritising embassy staff as Germany and France celebrate evacuating hundreds of citizens

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2023

First British evacuees from Sudan arrive in Cyprus

The first British civilians evacuated from Sudan arrived on the island of Cyprus on Tuesday, Cyprus's foreign ministry said, airlifted out by Britain after warring factions agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire.

Reuters · Apr 25, 2023

Cyprus offers to assist in evacuations from Sudan

Cyprus said on Tuesday it had activated a humanitarian rescue mechanism for the evacuation of third-country civilians through the island from Sudan.

Reuters · Apr 25, 2023

UK forces explore situation in Sudan as thousands of Britons stranded

The UK has a military team in Sudan doing reconnaissance, Britain's armed forces minister James Heappey said, as the government held an emergency meeting on Monday to discuss options to help around 4,000 Britons stuck in the North African country.

Reuters · Apr 24, 2023

Widow of soldier killed on Cyprus RAF base appeals for new inquest

Anthony Oxley, 40, died when his motorbike was hit by a car driven by a US serviceman at RAF Akrotiri in 2016.

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2023