Indian Government Takes Swift Action to Ensure Safety of Nationals in Crisis-Torn Sudan

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The Ministry of External Affairs and the Embassy are continuously monitoring the situation in Sudan following a social media exchange between Dr. S. Jaishankar and former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah. Government sources have stated that authorities are in touch with the Quartet countries, including the U.S, U.K, Saudi Arabia, and the U.A.E, to ensure the safety of Indian nationals in Sudan. Recent reports from Khartoum show that over 100 casualties were reported in a single day after a ceasefire failed within hours of being announced. The External Affairs Minister has already reached out to his counterparts in Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E, and both countries have assured practical support on the ground. The Indian Ambassador in Washington DC and High Commissioner in London are also in touch with their respective host governments, and the UN, which has a substantial presence in Sudan, is also working with Indian authorities.