Tánaiste confirms evacuation of 72 Irish citizens and family members from Sudan

Tánaiste Micheál Martin confirmed some 72 Irish citizens and family members had already been evacuated from the country. Picture: Careth Chaney/Collins

Irish authorities are working to "secure further evacuations" from war-torn Sudan.

But, speaking last night, Tánaiste Micheál Martin confirmed some 72 Irish citizens and family members had already been evacuated from the country.