India Works With Quartet Countries To Ensure Safety Of Citizens In Sudan Amidst Ongoing Violence
- Posted on April 19, 2023
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- By Arijit Dutta
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India works closely with international partners to ensure the safety of citizens in Sudan.
India is taking active measures to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals in Sudan amidst the ongoing violence in the country. According to official sources, India is coordinating closely with the Quartet countries of the US, UK, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, who have a key role in ensuring the safety of Indian citizens in Sudan. The Indian External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, has spoken to his counterparts in Saudi Arabia and UAE, who have assured their practical support on the ground.
Indian officials in Washington DC and London coordinating with host governments for the Sudan crisis
The Indian embassy located in Washington DC and the high commissioner stationed in London are communicating with their respective host governments, and a specialized control center has been established in New Delhi. The embassy in Khartoum is in continuous touch with the Indian community through multiple methods, including Whatsapp groups, and is sending regular reports to the control room.
Indian Ministry and embassy monitor the volatile situation in Sudan for citizens' safety
According to official sources, the situation on the streets is highly tense, and moving around is quite dangerous at the moment. Safety of movement and the well-being of individuals is the top priority for India, and the Ministry and the embassy are continuously monitoring the situation. However, concerns about safety and security constrain them from putting out specific details.
Explosions rock Sudanese capital amidst a deadly power struggle
The ongoing violence in Sudan has been a cause for concern for several countries. On Tuesday, explosions occurred in the Sudanese capital, which marked the fourth day of violence that has resulted in the death of around 200 individuals. The source of the conflict can be traced back to a prolonged struggle for power that eventually led to a deadly confrontation on Saturday between two generals who had seized power in a coup in 2021. The army chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and his deputy, Mohamed Hamdan Daglo, who oversees the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), were the ones involved in the altercation. Furthermore, the violence has led to the looting of medical and other supplies, and diplomatic convoys and ambassadors have been targeted, highlighting the turmoil. The unrest has been spread throughout the northeast African country, and there are concerns about a potential spillover of the conflict, with air strikes, artillery, and intense gunfire being reported.
Sudanese citizens spend Ramadan in fear as G7 calls for an end to hostilities
The G7 foreign ministers, meeting in Japan, have called for an immediate end to the hostilities. The state of affairs in Sudan continues to be highly unstable and uncertain, causing great fear among the populace. Citizens in the capital, during the final and most sacred days of Ramadan, are observing the events from their windows, witnessing tanks moving through the streets, buildings trembling, and smoke from fires caused by the fighting lingering in the atmosphere.
India's commendable efforts to ensure the safety of its citizens in Sudan amidst ongoing violence
In this challenging situation, India's engagement with Quartet countries and the UN, and its efforts to ensure the safety of its citizens, are commendable. As the situation in Sudan remains tense, it is imperative that countries work together to bring about a peaceful resolution to the conflict and prevent further loss of life.