Between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who are fighting for power in the crisis torn country, there have been at least four attempts to reach a ceasefire agreement. Nigeria

The federal government of Nigeria has called for a ceasefire in the ongoing conflict in Sudan to allow countries to evacuate their citizens.

“The non-adherence of the warring parties to numerous international calls for a ceasefire has worsened the plight of civilians and made it impossible to embark on their evacuation,” said Francisca Omoyuli, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Alongside Chad’s transition president, Idriss Déby-Itno, President Muhammadu Buhari criticized the situation in Sudan, which he previously described as inappropriate and sad.

Between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who are fighting for power in the crisis-torn country, there have been at least four attempts to reach a ceasefire agreement.

At least 300 people have died and nearly 3,200 others have been injured in the fighting in Khartoum, western Darfur, and other countries, according to Ahmed Al-Mandhari of the World Health Organization.

Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it is in contact with the Sudanese authorities and has made an official request for permission to evacuate Nigerian students and other members of the Nigerian community who may wish to depart the country through the Nigerian Embassy in Khartoum .

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This follows several calls from Nigerian students in Sudan ask for evacuation.

In order to ensure proper coordination and regular updates, the Nigerian Embassy has created WhatsApp and Telegram platforms for students and other Nigerians in Sudan.

Madam Omayuli advised Nigerians in the country to stay indoors and contact the Embassy on any of the following numbers: +249 90 765 0702, +234 803 698 1824, +249 90 132 5359, +249 92 440 1217.