UK army completes evacuation of British diplomats and their families from Sudan after 'significant escalation in violence', PM confirms
Picture: GettyThe UK army has completed a "rapid and complex" evacuation of British diplomats and their families from Sudan amid ongoing fighting.
"I pay tribute to the commitment of our diplomats and bravery of the military personnel who carried out this difficult operation," Mr Sunak tweeted. "I urge the parties to lay down their arms and implement an immediate humanitarian ceasefire to ensure civilians can leave conflict zones." The UK government previously said it is "doing everything possible" to support British nationals currently in Sudan as fighting in the African nation rages on.chaired a COBRA meeting on Saturday morning amid the continued fighting, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has confirmed.Read more:
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