President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. explains the federal government’s plans for the Filipinos who’re caught in conflict-ridden Sudan. (Photo grabbed from Malacañang Palace video)
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has but to discover a secure method out for Filipinos caught within the conflict-ridden Sudan, mentioned President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Saturday.
According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), there are not less than 86 Filipinos in Sudan who’ve sought assist from the Philippine Embassy in Egypt amid violent, lethal navy clashes in Sudan.
READ: DFA: 86 Filipinos in Sudan requested for rescue, repatriation amid lethal clashes
“We have about 300 people in Sudan. Unfortunately, none of the airports [are] functioning. They are still under fire. Also, we cannot ascertain a secure route for them to leave,” mentioned Marcos.
The DFA beforehand mentioned that it’s contemplating bringing the Filipinos to Cairo, Egypt by way of land transportation by subsequent week. However, this isn’t set in stone.
READ: DFA hopes to start repatriation of Filipinos in Sudan subsequent week
Marcos echoed these plans, including that the administration can be ready for extra info relating to the scenario in Sudan.
“It is a long road from Khartoum to Cairo, which is where our embassy is, that is in charge also of Khartoum and Sudan. But we are already preparing the assets that might be involved, we are just waiting to get better information as to whether or not it will be safe to bring our evacuees out of Khartoum, perhaps into Cairo,” he mentioned.
Violence in Sudan started after two opposing navy factions started preventing for management, placing the nation on the point of a nationwide civil struggle. Only one Filipino had reportedly been damage throughout the battle.
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