South Africans make it safely into Egypt as Sudan fighting rages on

everal in the group that was evacuated didn’t have travel documents . They were refused entry into Egypt. They are safe but still haven’t crossed the border. We are negotiating with the Egyptians and will resolve this. They have not been abandoned. Evacuations are never easy or without challenges. The important thing was to get people out of harm’s way.

“Saudi Arabia has also agreed to receive SA nationals who made it to Port Sudan. Arrangements are being made. This is not an easy operation logistically. There are many nationals of other countries all desperately trying to get out. People are hungry, desperate, tired and deprived of sleep, but we must get the job done. The goal remains to ensure that everyone comes home safely,” said Monyela.

This week, Sowetan reported how Sharon Dreyer, a teacher who was among the 77 South Africans who were trapped at Al Salam Hotel in Sudan for days due to the conflict in Khartoum, had been able to flee the country.Dreyer told of their trauma and panic before they were rescued by a Sudanese bus driver who was dropping off Turkish citizens.

The conflict in Khartoum, which started on April 15, between the Sudanese army and paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces, has claimed the lives of hundreds of people.

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