Assistant Foreign Affairs Minister Tim Watts is urging Australian citizens to leave war-torn Sudan now as 'plenty of seats' have been secured on flights out of the country. 9News
Watts said it was a "dangerous and volatile" situation in Sudan at the moment."If it is safe for you to get to the Wadi Sayyidna airport, leave now..."There are plenty of seats for Australians leaving from that airfield and you will be met with Australian consular officials to help assist you with your journey on to Australia."
He said DFAT officials had been working "around the clock" to secure seats on flights operated by partner countries exiting Sudan.to receive our daily newsletters and breaking news alerts, sent straight to your inbox.
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