The UK has evacuated 2197 people to safety from Sudan, in the longest and largest...

Published: 9:10 pm May 1, 2023
Updated: 10:28 am October 8, 2025
The Uk Has Evacuated 2197 People To Safety From Sudan, In The Longest And Largest Airlift By Any Western Nation During The Crisis

The UK has evacuated 2197 people to safety from Sudan, in the longest and largest airlift by any Western nation during the crisis, as the attention now turns to humanitarian and diplomatic efforts.

Further flights were expected from Port Sudan on Monday evening, supporting British nationals and others – including Sudanese doctors working in the NHS – who have arrived in Port Sudan.

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