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

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

Tue, 25 Apr, 2023 - 19:22

Neil Michael

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.

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