Canadians in Sudan must shelter in place as evacuations ‘impossible’: Joly
This satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies shows destroyed airplanes in Khartoum International Airport, Sudan, Monday April 17, 2023. The Sudanese military and a powerful paramilitary group are battling for control of the chaos-stricken nation for a third day. .
She said Thursday all of Canada’s diplomats and hired local staff have been accounted for, and are trying to offer emergency consular services while working remotely.The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers, the union for Canada’s diplomatic staff, told Global News it is aware of four members currently posted in Sudan, all of whom are safe. Those are in addition to Philip Lupul, Canada’s ambassador to Sudan, and a military security office.
That should mean keeping at least essential diplomatic staff on the ground to help facilitate ceasefire talks and the flow of humanitarian aid, she said. The conflict has once again derailed Sudan’s attempt to establish democratic rule after a popular uprising helped depose long-time autocrat Omar al-Bashir four years ago.
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