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The Latest Breaking News from the Foreign Office

Final UK evacuation flight leaves Sudan

Foreign Office confirms there will be no more flights from war-torn Sudan

Evening Standard · May 4, 2023

Final evacuation flights leave Port Sudan

Foreign Office confirms there will be no more flights from war-torn Sudan.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Britons trapped in Sudan say relatives were not allowed on flights

Foreign Office accused of creating ‘confusion’ during evacuation, with some struggling to get visas or prove citizenship

The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2023

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Foreign Office panned for 'embarrassing' media freedom tweet

THE Foreign Office has been panned for an “embarrassing” tweet on the same day the UK was ranked 26th in the World Press Freedom Index (WPFI).

The National (Scotland) · May 3, 2023

Final Sudan airlifted evacuees expected to arrive in Britain within hours

The Foreign Office said those on the final two flights out of the African country would be in the UK within 48 hours of landing in Cyprus.

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023

Final evacuation flights for Britons leave Sudan as UN warns 800,000 may flee country

Government ends evacuation flights from Wadi Saeedna airfield because of a lack of Britons coming forward and volatile situation on the ground

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023

Final evacuation flights leave Sudan as almost 2,200 people repatriated

The Foreign Office said UK armed forces had helped 1,000 people from allied countries leave the war-torn African nation as well as Britons.

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023

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Alister Jack panned for 'nonsense' claims about SNP and Greens at Tory conference

ALISTER Jack has been accused of spouting “nonsense” after he attacked the SNP-Green government during his speech to the Scottish Tory…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2023

Alister Jack ‘standing guard’ over Stone of Destiny in London

The Scottish Secretary addressed his party’s conference in Glasgow remotely, as he is in London on an ‘important job’ ahead of the coronation.

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2023

Murdo Fraser left red-faced on Tory conference stage after Alister Jack blunder

MURDO Fraser was left red-faced at the Scottish Tory conference after he told members that Alister Jack was “waiting in the wings” ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2023

Manchester doctor trapped in Sudan feels 'betrayed' as he's turned away from evacuation flight

Dr Abdulrahman Babiker is due back on shift at Manchester Royal Infirmary on Tuesday

Manchester Evening News · Apr 28, 2023

Wounded British doctor finally escapes Sudan war zone with mother - but countless NHS doctors left behind

Daughter told of utter “relief” after “nightmare four days” and calls for others to be evacuated

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

US presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis meets Foreign Secretary in UK visit

The Florida governor may face Donald Trump in the contest to represent the Republicans in the White House race.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2023

Britons in Sudan urged to head to airfield ‘quickly’ after ceasefire extended

Foreign Secretary James Cleverly urged UK nationals ‘wishing to leave to proceed to the airport as quickly as possible to ensure their safety’.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

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The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Ceasefire extended in Sudan in boost for British evacuation mission

The rival generals agreed to a further 72-hour pause to the fierce fighting as a midnight deadline approached.

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2023

British doctor flees Sudan with mum but now faces agonising wait for her UK visa

UK doctor Mustafa Al Hassan, from Southampton, is pleading for the UK government to allow his 65-year-old mum to come to the country after fleeing the crisis in Sudan

Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2023

Student fleeing Sudan for UK says dogs are eating dead bodies in the war-torn country

Alaaldeen Hussin, who survived a perilous three-hour journey to an airfield before flying to Cyprus, also hit out at the Foreign Office, saying 'they could have done more'

Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2023

UK evacuates 897 people from Sudan as ceasefire set to expire

The Foreign Office has said 897 people have been evacuated from Sudan on eight UK flights as of 4pm on Thursday, with further flights expected.

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The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

Relatives’ relief as loved ones touch down on British soil

The Foreign Office has said 897 people have been evacuated from Sudan.

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

British military assures Sudan evacuations can continue even if ceasefire breaks

More than 2,000 Britons have registered with the Foreign Office as being in Sudan under the evacuation operation.

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

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?

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023

Sudan will experience a humanitarian catastrophe – Africa minister

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 - UK · 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

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