Over 1,380 Turkish citizens evacuated from Sudan

By Diyar Guldogan

ANKARA (AA) - A total of 1,500 people, 1,383 of whom are Turkish citizens, have been evacuated from conflict-torn Sudan, according to diplomatic sources.

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu also spoke over the phone with several citizens to be evacuated from Sudan via Egypt.

"We wish you good travels. I hope you arrive in Cairo safely. I hope you return to our country from there in good health," Cavusoglu said.

At least 460 people have been killed and more than 4,000 injured in clashes between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) since April 15, according to the Sudanese Health Ministry.

A disagreement had been fomenting in recent months between the army and paramilitaries concerning military security reform.

The reform envisages full RSF participation in the military – one of the main issues in negotiations with international and regional parties for a transition to civilian, democratic rule.