Today, the government of Rwanda has successfully evacuated 42 people, including 32 Rwandans and 10 people of five different nationalities, from Khartoum.
The group of 42 people arrived safely in Kigali aboard a chartered RwandAir flight from the city of Aswan in Egypt.
Additionally, 10 other Rwandan nationals have returned home, while others are safe in other countries on their way to Rwanda with the support of friendly countries and international organizations.
“Our national institutions worked around the clock with our Diplomatic Missions in Khartoum and Cairo to ensure the success of this evacuation,” a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation reads.
“The Government of Rwanda is particularly grateful to the Arab Republic of Egypt and its people for the warm hospitality and support accorded to its citizens under difficult circumstances,” it adds.
Dr Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs, said: “Our hearts are with the people of Sudan at this difficult time. The government of Rwanda remains ready to support all measures by the African Union and international partners for a political and amical solution to the current civil war in Soudan”.
The Government of Rwanda also thanked Sudan and other friendly countries and international organizations that facilitated the evacuation.
“The Government of Rwanda is committed to assisting Rwandans stranded in areas of conflict and other difficult situations,” adds the statement.
Since 15th April, Sudan has been mired in military clashes following days of tension between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and its rival, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The country has been suffering a political crisis since the Sudanese army commander Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan declared a state of emergency in October 2021 and dissolved the sovereign council as well as the government. (End)