India is constantly watching
At least 270 people have been killed since clashes broke out last weekend between the Sudanese army and a rival paramilitary force. India is closely following the situation of violence in Sudan, especially in view of the concerns about the safety of Indians living there. Government sources said India’s priority is to ensure that movement is safe and people are safe wherever they are, and the Ministry of External Affairs and the Indian Embassy in Khartoum are constantly monitoring the situation.
Many countries play an important role
“We cannot give specific details due to security reasons,” a source said. He said the US, Britain, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have a key role to play in Sudan and India will hold talks with them accordingly. Used to be. Sources said India is also working with the United Nations, which has a significant presence in Sudan. He informed that the Indian Ambassador in Washington and the Indian High Commissioner in London are in touch with the respective host governments regarding the situation in Sudan.
At the same time, the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi has set up a control room with the aim of providing information and assistance keeping in mind the current situation in Sudan. Sources said the Indian Embassy in Sudan is in touch with the communities and people through various mediums including WhatsApp groups. Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar had a telephonic conversation with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and said he discussed the situation in Sudan with his UAE counterpart.
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Jaishankar tweeted, “Thank you UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the exchange of views on the situation in Sudan. Our constant coordination is helpful. ”External Affairs Minister Jaishankar also held talks with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan. He tweeted, “Just spoke to Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Fahran. We will maintain close contact.
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Jaishankar tweeted, “Thank you UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the exchange of views on the situation in Sudan. Our constant coordination is helpful. ”External Affairs Minister Jaishankar also held talks with Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan. He tweeted, “Just spoke to Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Faisal bin Fahran. We will maintain close contact. ,
Deadly fighting has been going on in Sudan for the past six days between the country’s army and a paramilitary group. In the midst of widespread violence in Sudan’s capital Khartoum, the Indian Embassy in an advisory issued on Monday asked Indians not to leave their homes and remain calm. At the same time, on Sunday, the embassy had said that the Indian citizen who was injured in Khartoum after being shot has died.
Four thousand Indians in Sudan
In its second advisory issued after the outbreak of violence in Khartoum, the Indian mission had said, “Based on the latest information, the fighting has not subsided for the second day. We urge Indians to stay where they are and not to move out.” According to official figures, there are around 4000 Indians living in Sudan. Sudan’s military seized power in a coup in October 2021 and has since run the country through a sovereign council. A struggle between the country’s army and powerful paramilitary forces continues over control of Sudan.