UK armed forces evacuate British diplomats from Sudan after threats
by Patrick Wintour and Dan Sabbagh from World news | The Guardian on (#6B2N5)
Rishi Sunak says complex and rapid' operation carried out, amid fears for remaining UK nationals
The UK has evacuated its diplomatic staff and their dependants from Khartoum, the British prime minister and foreign secretary said on Sunday, but UK nationals still living in Sudan remained in the country.
Announcing the evacuation, Rishi Sunak said British armed forces had carried out a complex and rapid" military operation. The evacuation involved members of UK special forces and the Parachute Regiment.
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