US Evacuates , Embassy in Sudan , as Fighting Continues.
On April 23, U.S. special forces evacuated the American embassy in the war-torn Sudanese capital of Khartoum.
Politico reports that the sweeping evacuation was carried out with helicopters on the ground for less than an hour.
With no shots fired or reported casualties, the U.S. said it will close down the embassy in Khartoum indefinitely.
Politico reports that thousands of private U.S. citizens remain in the east African country, where the battle for power between two rival commanders enters its ninth day.
The fighting has forced Sudan's main international airport to remain closed and put roads out of the country in the control of armed soldiers.
The fighting has forced Sudan's main international airport to remain closed and put roads out of the country in the control of armed soldiers.
So far, Politico reports that over 400 people have been killed since the fighting began.
U.S. President Joe Biden said that Americans remaining in Sudan will be helped , "to the extent possible.".
This tragic violence in Sudan has already cost the lives of hundreds of innocent civilians.
It’s unconscionable and it must stop, Joe Biden, United States President, via Politico.
The belligerent parties must implement an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, allow unhindered humanitarian access, and respect the will of the people of Sudan, Joe Biden, United States President, via Politico.
The battle in Sudan began on April 15 following a military coup that derailed the country's transition to democracy
