Operation Kaveri: Another C-17 flight carrying 392 evacuees reaches New Delhi from Sudan
India | April 28, 2023 16:59 ISTOperation Kaveri: Another C-17 flight carrying 392 passengers reached New Delhi from violence-hit Sudan.
Operation Kaveri: Another C-17 flight carrying 392 passengers reached New Delhi from violence-hit Sudan.
Sudan has been witnessing deadly fighting between the country's army and a paramilitary group for the last 12 days that has reportedly left around 400 people dead.
The Modi government has started Operation Kaveri for the safe return of Indians stranded in Sudan. Airspace is closed in Sudan, so an operation is being carried out through the sea to evacuate Indians.
Sudan has been witnessing deadly fighting between the country's army and a paramilitary group for the last 11 days that has reportedly left around 400 people dead.
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The major development came hours after politicians in India engaged in a war of words, where senior Congress leader and former Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah sought help from the Centre for the safety of the people of Karnataka who have been stuck in Sudan.
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"Dear Indian Nationals in Sudan, Based on the latest inputs the fighting has not Subsided on day two. We sincerely request all fellow Indians to continue to stay where they are and not venture outside," read the second advisory released on Monday morning.
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The official names of the 11 places were released on Sunday by the ministry, which also gave precise coordinates, including two land areas, two residential areas, five mountain peaks and two rivers.
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