The federal government is scrambling to help more than 100 stranded Australians flee war-torn Sudan ahead of the end of a 72-hour ceasefire tonight. 9News
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While a number of flights out of the country with the help of other nations have been secured by the government, it cannot guarantee any further departures, prompting panic from the stranded citizens and their relatives.Melbourne man Eltayeb Eltayeb documented his escape from Sudan."A big risk, you have to take that risk on your own."
Mona Gabir is planning a similar exit strategy on a British flight but first she has to make a dangerous dash to an airbase near the capital of Khartoum.READ MORE:Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the government was doing its best to reach out to Australians in Sudan, while Foreign Minister Wong confirmed a few flights out of the country had been secured.
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