More Australians are heading home with the federal government confirming a successful repatriation flight had left war-torn Sudan overnight.
A further 17 Australians have been evacuated overnight amid the ongoing conflict in the country, which was spurred by a power struggle between the country’s army and paramilitary forces.
Speaking on ABC’s Insiders, the Deputy Prime Minister said the government was working “very closely” with allies to try and evacuate people out of the war-torn country. "A number of Australians in Sudan really need to make sure that they register ... and do everything within our power to provide options for Australians who want to leave,” he said.
The country has been run by a council of generals since the 2021 coup which is headed up by two military men. The Sudanese army says it is attacking capital Khartoum using heavy artillery and paramilitary forces have moved their fighters into densely populated areas. Millions of people remain trapped in Khartoum, which is experiencing severe shortages of essentials including food, water and fuel.
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