Khartoum: The conflict between the paramilitary Rapid Support Force (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) is affecting Indians as well. According to a report in Deccan Herald, a person from Kerala (an Indian who Died in Sudan) lost his life due to the crossfire between the two armed forces. Since then, an appeal is being made to the government on behalf of the relatives of Indians trapped in Sudan to make an evacuation plan to bring them back home. Regarding the situation of Indian nationals in Sudan, External Affairs Minister S. Many touches of sarcasm were also shared on social media between Jaishankar (S Jaishankar) and former Karnataka Chief Minister and Congress leader Siddaramaiah.
Meanwhile, an Indian citizen stranded in Sudan told him that there is no electricity in his hotel for five days. Food and water supplies are also short. Earlier, paramilitary forces had looted the hotel. There is no electricity in most of Khartoum and paramilitary forces are not allowing repairs. He said that looting by paramilitary forces was a big problem and urged the government to ensure the safety of Indians through international mediation. Another Sudanese passenger from Mumbai said he walked several kilometers after clashes between the two sides at the airport and took shelter in a hotel that now has no electricity.
The ministry had earlier set up a dedicated control room (toll-free number 1800118797) for about 1,500 Indian nationals who are stranded at various places in Sudan. On the other hand, when asked whether India wants to evacuate its citizens from the violence-affected country, Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi said that some plans are being worked out, but it will depend on the ground situation. Describing the on-ground situation as ‘very tense’, Bagchi assured that the Ministry of External Affairs is in touch with the countries with the main focus being on ensuring the safety of Indians.
