Sudan: Security of 3000 Indians stuck in Sudan has turned worst as the Sudan conflict has been a problematic situation for the people living in Sudan and the Indian Government. This civil war wasn’t expected to last long, but now the situation is even worse.
Khartoum is the central district where the fights have occurred, and unfortunately, the Indian Embassy is also located there. This has forced the Indian Embassy not to work over there, and the officers are currently operating their work through Work from Home. They are also facing communication and electricity shortages, causing difficulties in airlift operations.
It has also been reported that the Indian Embassy was attacked on Wednesday, 19 April. This news came out through a social media post, and there is no confirmation whether the Embassy has been attacked. But looking at the possibilities, the Embassy is located in fierce fighting areas, so an attack on the Indian Embassy can be possible.
Meanwhile a war of words began between the Indian leaders as Siddaramaiah tweeted, “It is reported that 31 people from Karnataka belonging to Hakki Pikki tribe are stranded in Sudan which is troubled by civil war’. Minister of Exter Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar replied, “Simply appalled at your tweet! there are lives at stake; don’t do politics. Since the fighting started on April 14th, the Embassy of India in Khartoum has been continuously in touch with most Indian Nationals and PIOs in Sudan”. The question is that if lives of 3000 Indians is at stake, should Indian government consider lives of 31 people of Karanataka a bit more seriously?
The following 24 hours will be necessary for Mission Sudan as the Indian Government plans to rescue the NRIs and Indians from the Sudan situation. The Government is also working with the embassy on a safe evacuation plan to evacuate the Indian Embassy staff and Indians. This move can be carried forward when the government gives a green signal.