Canada Ends Air Evacuations From Sudan Amid ‘Deteriorating Security Situation’

In this image from video provided by the Italian Defense Ministry, military personnel prepare to evacuate people from the airport in Khartoum, Sudan, on April 23, 2023. The Canadian Press/Italian Defense Ministry via AP

Evacuation flights to bring Canadians home from Sudan have ended, the federal government said Saturday evening, amid escalating violence and deteriorating safety conditions.

Ottawa said Canadians that are wishing to leave Sudan by road should consider leaving via Port Sudan, where commercial options may be available.