Sudan Conflict: On Friday, PM Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting to review the situation of Indians in violence-hit Sudan. As per the reports, the situation in Sudan is “very tense” and India is focussing on ensuring the safety of the Indian community.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed about the security issues in Sudan during a meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York.
Jaishankar told the reporters that his meeting with Guterres was largely focused on the situation in Sudan and also discussed the Ukraine crisis and India’s G20 presidency.
What is happening in Sudan?
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For nearly seven days, there have been violent clashes in Sudan between the country’s army and a paramilitary group over the proposed timeline for handing power to a civilian government.
Since the intense fight erupted in the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, more than 300 people, including an Indian national, have been killed.
This conflict is a direct result of the power struggle within the country’s military leadership. The clashes are happening between Sudan’s regular army and a paramilitary force called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)