US Military Evacuates 70 Diplomats and their Families from the Conflict-Stricken Khartoum in Sudan

The US military evacuated 70 American diplomats and their families from Khartoum, Sudan due to ongoing violence between the army and a paramilitary group. The evacuation involved 6 aircraft, including helicopters and airplanes. US President Joe Biden called for an immediate ceasefire and unhindered humanitarian access. The fighting began on April 15 over a dispute regarding the integration of the paramilitary group into the regular army, a key condition for restoring Sudan’s democratic transition. The US embassy has temporarily suspended operations.