Defence Forces to be deployed to Sudan for evacuation of Irish citizens

Defence Forces to be deployed to Sudan for evacuation of Irish citizens

A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs said that 'every effort is being made to assist' the Irish citizens in Sudan. Picture: AP Photo/Marwan Ali

Sun, 23 Apr, 2023 - 14:08
Ciara Phelan, Political Correspondent

Up to 12 members of the Defence Forces will travel to Sudan to assist in the evacuation of over 150 Irish citizens.

The decision comes after an incorporeal Cabinet meeting was convened on Sunday as the situation continues to deteriorate in Sudan.

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