Indians in Violence Hit Sudan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting on Friday to review the situation related to Indians in violence-hit Sudan. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (S. Jaishankar), chiefs of the Air Force and Navy, top officials of the Ministries of External Affairs and Defense besides senior diplomats attended the meeting digitally.

Involving an Indian in the violence killed more than External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is currently on a visit to Guyana. An Indian was involved in the violence in Sudan’s capital Khartoum and other parts of the country more people have died. Earlier on Thursday, India had said that the situation in Sudan is very tense and it is coordinating closely with various countries, including the US, UK, Saudi Arabia and Egypt, to ensure the safety of Indian nationals.

Situation tense in Sudan Foreign Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi had said in New Delhi that the conflict in Sudan has not subsided even after four-five days. Fighting is on and the situation is tense. In such a situation, we urge Indians to stay where they are and do not go out. He had said, we are following the developments in Sudan very closely.

Embassy in touch with Indian community The Embassy of India in Sudan is in touch with the Indian community through formal as well as informal channels. The conflict is a direct result of the power struggle within the country’s military leadership. The violence has been caused by a conflict between Sudan’s regular army and a paramilitary force called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the country.

narendra modiS. jaishankarsudan newsPublished Date

Fri, Apr 21, 2023, 4: 06 PM IST