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Qatar food aid arrives in Sudan, new group of residents evacuated

Published: 24 May 2023 - 05:53 pm | Last Updated: 24 May 2023 - 05:55 pm
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QNA

Port Sudan: A Qatari airplane carrying 39 tonnes of food assistance, provided by Qatar Fund for Development and Qatar Charity, arrived on Wednesday at Port Sudan Airport in Sudan.

This assistance comes within the framework of the support offered by the State of Qatar to the fraternal people of Sudan and its full support for their steadfastness in facing the difficult conditions they live in due to the continuation of fighting.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Wednesday the evacuation of 197 people, holders of Qatari residency, from the Republic of Sudan by a Qatari airplane that took off from the Port Sudan Airport, bringing the total number of evacuated persons to 1,241 residents.

Earlier, Qatar evacuated Qatari citizens, who were in Sudan, and 1,044 people, holders of Qatari residency.

The ministry reiterated Qatar's keenness on security and stability in Sudan.