ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has evacuated more than 150 people from various countries, including Pakistani nationals from the war-hit Sudan.
Saudi Arabia’s embassy in Pakistan said that the Royal Saudi Naval Forces carried out the operation with the help of different branches of the armed forces on the directives of the country’s leadership.
According to APP, the evacuation plan of the government of Pakistan also met a success as 427 stranded Pakistanis finally arrived in Port Sudan safely for their onward repatriation from Sudan.
Pakistan’s foreign office spokesperson also confirmed the development and said that 427 Pakistani citizens had reached Port Sudan safely.
We continue to follow the developments in Sudan and work with our Missions in the region to provide relief to Pakistanis there. 427 Pakistanis reached Port Sudan safely and are being lodged before arrangements for their onward journey are coordinated.
— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Pakistan (@ForeignOfficePk) April 24, 2023
Earlier, the Kingdom embassy in Pakistan announced the evacuation of 91 people from different countries, including Pakistani citizens from the African country.
The statement said that the KSA is pleased to announce the safe arrival of Saudi Arabian nationals who were evacuated from Sudan and many citizens of brotherly and friendly nations, including diplomats and international staff.
It said 66 people from friendly countries, including Pakistan, Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Tunisia, India, Bulgaria, the Philippines, Canada, Bangladesh, and Burkina Faso were evacuated from Sudan.
The Kingdom worked to provide all the requirements of foreign citizens in preparation for their departure to their respective destinations, it added.
Countries rush to evacuate citizens
Foreign nations rushed to evacuate their citizens from war-stricken Sudan over the weekend as fierce fighting continues to rage in the capital Khartoum, trapping millions of residents inside their homes without water and food and causing an internet blackout.
Several ceasefires seemingly agreed by both sides were breached, including a three-day armistice to mark the Muslim holiday of Eidul Fitr, which started on Friday.
