Federal Government Executes Successful Evacuation Of Nigerians Stranded In Sudan

Federal Government Executes Successful Evacuation Of Nigerians Stranded In Sudan

NiDCOM, led by CEO Abike Dabiri-Erewa, announced on Friday in Abuja that the Federal Government has successfully evacuated Nigerian citizens from Sudan who wished to return home, in response to a two-week expulsion notice issued by Sudanese authorities to all foreigners in Khartoum and the surrounding areas……… CONTINUE READING

According to a statement from Sudanese police dealing with foreigners, the directive was issued for their safety amidst ongoing conflicts between government troops and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia. Reports have highlighted increasing hostility towards foreigners, particularly from other African nations, fueled by allegations of foreign mercenaries within RSF ranks.

Recent events saw over 150 foreigners without valid residence papers detained. Sudan has been in the grip of a violent power struggle for more than a year between de facto ruler Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his former Deputy Mohammed Hamdan Daglo, leading to nearly 10 million people being displaced and exacerbating famine risks, as reported by the UN.

Dabiri-Erewa emphasized that the conflict in Sudan has intensified, underscoring the commitment to ensuring no Nigerian is left behind. In response to the escalating situation, international aid organization staff and diplomats have relocated from Khartoum to the comparatively stable Port Sudan.