31 From Karnataka Stuck In Sudan As Nearly 200 Killed, Indian Embassy Releases Safety Advisory
In a fresh advisory, the Indian embassy in Sudan has asked Indian nationals to stay at home and ration supplies amid instances of looting and large-scale violence in Sudan.
At least 31 people from Karnataka are stuck in Sudan after intense fighting between the country's army and paramilitaries left nearly 200 dead and 1,800 wounded.
At least one Indian national is killed while many others from Karnataka remain stuck in the country as the violence broke out early Saturday after weeks of a power struggle between Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who heads the heavily-armed RSF.
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31 tribals from Karnataka stranded in Sudan
Karnataka Congress leader Siddaramaiah has urged the BJP-led Centre and state government to intervene and facilitate the safe return of the people from the state stranded in Sudan.
"It is reported that 31 people from Karnataka belonging to the Hakki Pikki tribe, are stranded in Sudan which is troubled by civil war. I urge PMO India, HMO India, MEA India, and BS Bommai to immediately intervene & ensure their safe return," Siddaramaiah tweeted on Tuesday.
The Karnataka State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) has meanwhile said that they have informed the External Affairs Ministry and are following up with the Indian Embassy in Sudan to speed up the rescue process.
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Fresh advisory for Indians in Sudan
In a fresh advisory, the Indian embassy in Sudan has asked Indian nationals to stay at home and ration supplies amid instances of looting and large-scale violence in Sudan.
"We have come across many instances of looting. All Indian nationals are advised please not to venture out. Please ration your supplies. Please stay at home and remain safe," the embassy said in its latest advisory.
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¡ª India in Sudan (@EoI_Khartoum) April 18, 2023
We have come across many instances of looting. All Indian nationals are advised please not to venture out. Please ration your supplies. The situation may continue for a few more days. Please try to take help from your neighbours. Please stay at home and remain safe
Indian nationals have also been asked to take help from neighbours and not venture out, as the situation may continue for a few more days.
Clashes in Sudan
Sudan woke up to explosions and gunfire on Saturday against the backdrop of escalating tension between a paramilitary force and Sudan's Army. The large-scale violence in the capital Khartoum and other areas has continued since.
The two generals - Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the chief of Sudan's army, and Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, commander of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) - are former allies. The two forces worked together during the 2021 military coup.
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