Malaysians in Sudan safe, says Wisma Putra after unrest in the country

Malaysians in Sudan safe, says Wisma Putra after unrest in the country

The foreign ministry says all Malaysians, mostly students, are accounted for.

Clashes between the Sudanese armed forces and Rapid Support Forces have led to political and security unrest. (AP pic)
PUTRAJAYA:
The foreign ministry is closely monitoring the situation in Khartoum, Sudan, following clashes between the Sudanese armed forces and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Saturday – which have led to political and security unrest in the country.

The Malaysian embassy in Khartoum confirms that certain parts of the city continue to experience unrest following these developments, Wisma Putra said in a statement.

It said all 29 registered Malaysians in Sudan, mostly students, are accounted for and confirmed safe.

“The embassy is in close contact with them and is providing necessary assistance,” it said.

The ministry also strongly advised all Malaysians who plan to travel to Sudan to defer their travel until the situation stabilises.

The embassy is temporarily operating from the residence of the Malaysian ambassador to Sudan, and can be contacted at: +249 90 075 3633, +249 18 328 6379 or email [email protected].

Meanwhile, Wisma Putra can also be contacted at: +603-8887 4570, +603-8887 4770 and +603-8887 4445.

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