British embassy staff evacuated from Sudan, but Brit citizens left stranded amid chaos
Embassy extraction hailed, wider evacuation plan missing
The UK successfully pulled embassy staff and their families out of Sudan in a slick military operation. Foreign Office minister Andrew Mitchell said the move was a response to a direct threat against diplomats. But beyond that, there’s been no clear evacuation plan announced for British citizens still stuck in the conflict zone.
MPs demand urgent action to get Britons out
Lawmaker Tobias Ellwood slammed the government for dragging its feet. He called for a “clear-cut plan” to rescue British passport-holders before they try risky, unauthorised journeys home. “Without urgent plans, people will start making their own way back, leading to very dangerous situations,” Ellwood warned.
Families stuck in Sudan cry foul over UK government inaction
cambridge/" title="Cambridge" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">Cambridge dad Abdelsalaam Abdelmoneim remains trapped in Khartoum after a winter visit and Ramadan stay. His son Javid Abdelmoneim, a doctor in Malawi, blasted the UK government for failing to act. “Dad declined two convoys because he was relying on the British government to get him out,” Javid revealed. Meanwhile, Iman Abugarga, also stranded in Khartoum, described the government’s response as “shameful” and said she felt abandoned.
Thousands of Britons register in Sudan, but safety advice is vague
Some 2,000 Britons have reached out to UK officials to confirm they’re in Sudan. Government sources say they’re working “round the clock” on evacuations but offer little beyond advising Britons to “stay indoors” as the safest option. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak confirmed all but one embassy staffer and their dependants have been rescued. The UK continues to push for an end to the fighting and the safety of all British nationals who remain.
