British citizens fly out of Sudan in final days of evacuations

South Sudan, Chad and Egypt all depend on stability in their neighbor Sudan, whether it’s for economic, humanitarian or security reasons.

The forces of two rival generals fought intense street battles in Sudan's capital Khartoum on Friday, witnesses reported, as the warring parties ignored appeals for an end-of-Ramadan ceasefire.

Amid ongoing fighting, Sudan's civil society activists have started coordinating much-needed water and food supply for the crisis-ridden population, vowing to uphold their calls for democracy and a peaceful transition.

The forces of two rival generals fought intense street battles in Sudan's capital Khartoum on Friday, witnesses reported, as the warring parties ignored appeals for an end-of-Ramadan ceasefire.

The first three German military planes out of Sudan reached Jordan overnight Sunday and on Monday morning, and one plane has returned to Berlin. Several countries are bringing people to safety amid fierce fighting.

The first three German military planes out of Sudan reached Jordan overnight Sunday and on Monday morning. Matthew Moore reports from the Berlin airport.

The scramble to safety continues in Sudan. Foreign governments have airlifted hundreds of people out of the country. In the UK, several asylum seekers and refugee groups head to court to challenge the government's so-called Rwanda migrant plan. Finally, ahead of World Malaria Day, a global health chief for the deadly disease warns that beyond celebrating progress, we should also be aware of the effects of climate change.

The German army has evacuated Goethe-Institut staff from Sudan amid tense fighting. Some 21 local staff members remain in the country.

One of the warring parties in Sudan has captured a lab with various pathogens, including cholera bacteria, the WHO has warned. A three-day ceasefire brokered by the US is mostly holding. DW has the latest.

Germany on Friday called for an immediate cease-fire in Sudan to allow civilians to get to safety. Speaking at a news conference in Berlin, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock urged Sudan's two rival generals to stop fighting during the Muslim holiday of Eid al Fitr.

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A boatload of civilians from more than 50 countries have arrived in Saudi Arabia from Sudan. Meanwhile, Germany said it had evacuated 700 people from the country.