188 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. You Might Be Interested In BRICS invites 6 new members, including Saudi Arabia and Iran Modi, Biden pledge to deepen India-U.S. partnership South African President Extends Central Bank Governor’s Term, Appoints New Deputy More than a dozen countries restrict travelers from China due to Covid surge Nigeria Food Banks Reduce Handouts Amid Soaring Prices Budget gap narrows to P122B in May