FG requests cease-fire in Sudan, prepares to evacuate Nigerian citizens

The conflict between the Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), in Sudan has escalated, killing civilians and causing untold suffering, which is of great concern to the Federal Government of Nigeria.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ spokesperson, Francisca Omaluyi, claimed in a statement that “the warring parties’ failure to heed repeated international calls for a ceasefire has worsened the situation of civilians and prevented the beginning of their evacuation.” Nigeria, therefore, wants to emphasize the urgent need for a ceasefire to happen right away.

In the interim, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in contact with the Sudanese authorities and has formally requested permission to evacuate Nigerian students and other community members who may want to leave the country through the Nigerian Embassy in Khartoum.

For the purpose of proper coordination and consistent updates, the Nigerian Embassy has also established WhatsApp and Telegram platforms for the students and other Nigerians in Sudan. The statement also advised Nigerians in the nation to stay inside and call the Embassy at any of the following numbers: +249 90 765 0702, +234 803 698 1824, +249 90 132 5359, or +249 92 440 1217.