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A fragile truce is holding in Sudan, there is an ease and apprehension of what would happen next there is a lull in fighting between Sudanese Army and the rival paramilitary force fighting which began on April 15th has now entered its the third week.

Sudan conflict enters third week: Growing humanitarian crisis in region

Over 500 people have been killed and over 4000 others have been injured in the fighting in Sudan, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. Watch the video to know more.

‘Devastating toll’ of fighting in Sudan: Over 500 killed, 4000 injured

The United States' first coordinated efforts to evacuate its private citizens from Sudan took place on Friday when a convoy of buses carrying approximately 300 Americans departed the war-torn capital of Khartoum and began a 525-mile journey to the Red Sea.

US begins evacuation of American citizens from war-torn Sudan

On the intervening night of 27th and 28th of April, the Indian air force landed its c-130j plane on an airstrip in Wadi Sayyidna, about 40 kilometres north of Khartoum. The airstrip was in a degraded condition, with no navigational approach aids or fuel. The small runway also lacked landing lights that are needed to guide incoming aircraft at night. Despite all the challenges, the Indian air force managed to land and rescue as many as 121 people. While approaching, the aircrew used electro-optical infrared sensors to ensure the runway was free from obstructions. After ensuring there were no inimical forces in the vicinity, the Indian air force pilots used night vision goggles to carry out a flawless landing. Upon landing, the aircraft engines were kept running, while eight commandos secured the passengers and their luggage. As with the landing, the take-off from the unlit runway was also carried out using night vision goggles.

Indian Air Force pilots use Night Vision Goggles to land C-130J on degraded Sudan airstrip | Details

Braving all odds, including a bad airstrip and poor night vision, Indian Air Force personnel on the intervening night of 27 April and 28, rescued 121 people from Wadi Sayyidna in Sudan in an IAF C-130J heavy-lift aircraft.

Indian Air Force pilots use night vision goggles to rescue 121 from Sudan airstrip sans landing lights

Our priority is to move Indians from conflict zones to safe zones in Sudan, said Indian Union Minister V Muraleedharan while speaking exclusively to WION's Siddhant Sibbal on the ongoing "Operation Kaveri".

'1250 Indians from Sudan rescued and shifted to Jeddah', says Indian Union Minister V Muraleedharan

Saudi Arabia has been extremely helpful and supportive during Indians evacuation from conflict hit zone Sudan, said Indian Union Minister V Muraleedharan while speaking exclusively to WION's Siddhant Sibbal on the ongoing "Operation Kaveri".

'Saudi Arabia has been extremely helpful & supportive in evacuation', says V Muraleedharan

Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced on Thursday (April 27) that they would prolong the ceasefire agreement by 72 hours. However, violence was reported in the capital city of Khartoum and the western region of Darfur.

Morning brief: Sudan's warring factions agree to extend truce, explosions reported throughout Ukraine, & more

The Sudanese army pounded paramilitaries in the capital Khartoum with air strikes Thursday while deadly fighting flared in Darfur as the clock ticked down on a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire now in its final full day.

Renewed air strikes hit Khartoum as clock ticks down on truce

Sudan's warring factions, the army and the paramilitary, announced Thursday that they would extend the ceasefire truce by 72 hours. However, despite this, the violence once more erupted in the western region of Darfur and the Sudanese capital of Khartoum.

Sudanese army, RSF agree to extend truce by 72 hours

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary rebel group, have been accused by the Sudanese military of firing at a Turkish evacuation plane on Friday (April 28).

Sudan crisis: Turkish evacuation plane shot at after ceasefire

In a recent update, the Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday (April 28) said that an aircraft carrying nearly 400 more evacuees from the conflict-hit Sudan has landed in New Delhi.

Operation Kaveri: Indian Army aircraft with 392 evacuees reaches New Delhi from conflict-hit Sudan

Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan stated that 1250 Indians have been brought to Jeddah from Port Sudan under the ongoing Indian government evacuation efforts, Operation Kaveri.

Exclusive: 1250 Indians evacuated to Jeddah from Sudan, Minister V Muraleedharan to WION

Sudan's doctor union said on Friday (April 28) that at least 74 people were killed in the two days of fighting in West Darfur's capital city El Geneina. According to a report by the news agency AFP, the union said these deaths were on Monday and Tuesday.

Sudan conflict: Medics say 74 killed in two days of fighting in El Geneina

Out of food, out of water As Sudan’s army and the RSF fight for power, We take you inside daring rescue missions in Sudan. Watch how Operation Kaveri is unfolding and brining stranded Indians back home.

Sudan in strife: Factions and evacuations | WION Wideangle

Indian MoS MEA V Muraleedharan thanked Saudi Arabia for evacuation effort from Sudan, while speaking exclusively to WION's Siddhant Sibbal on the ongoing "Operation Kaveri". General Abdullah, the commander and the chief of the King Abdullah air base also speaks to WION. Watch in.

Indian MoS MEA V Muraleedharan thanks Saudi Arabia for evacuation effort from Sudan | WION Exclusive

Indian Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra said on Thursday (April 27) that there are approximately 3,500 Indians and 1,000 Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) in Sudan, adding that New Delhi is constantly monitoring the situation in the conflict-torn country.

Approximately 3,500 Indians in conflict-torn Sudan, New Delhi monitoring situation: Foreign Secretary Kwatra

500 people of India have already arrived in Port Sudan as part of Operation Kaveri to repatriate them home, according to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday. INS Sumedha will transport them. "Our ships and planes are prepared to return them home. We are devoted to helping all of our brethren in Sudan, Jaishankar tweeted about the evacuation.

Nations rush high-risk Sudan evacuation, evacuees narrate their ordeal | WION Fineprint

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news and top headlines from all across the globe - The Indian government is continuing its efforts to evacuate citizens trapped in Sudan. Under operation Kaveri, the first flight of 360 evacuees from Sudan arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday. Till now, five batches of Indians trapped in Sudan have been evacuated. The fifth batch left from port Sudan and is on its way to Jeddah.

First batch of Indians evacuated from Sudan arrive in new Delhi | WION Speed News

The second batch of 246 Indian nationals stuck in war-torn Sudan arrived in Mumbai from Saudi Arabia's Jeddah on Thursday. The Indian Air Force's C-17 Globemaster heavy lift aircraft has brought back the Indian nationals to their motherland.

Second batch of 246 Indians evacuated from Sudan reaches Mumbai

At least 459 people have been killed and 4,000 wounded in the fighting, according to health ministry figures. The Sudanese army pounded paramilitaries in the capital Khartoum with air strikes Thursday while deadly fighting flared in Darfur, as a fragile US-brokered ceasefire entered its final hours.

Sudan: Renewed air strikes hit Khartoum as clock ticks down on truce

The Indian government is continuing its efforts to evacuate citizens trapped in Sudan. Under operation Kaveri, the first flight of 360 evacuees from Sudan arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday. Till now, five batches of Indians trapped in Sudan have been evacuated. The fifth batch left from port Sudan and is on its way to Jeddah.

Operation Kaveri: First batch of 360 evacuees from Sudan arrive in India

Another IAF C-130J flight under Operation Kaveri arrived at Jeddah with 128 Indians. The Indian Nationals reached Saudi Arabia's Jeddah. Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan received the Indian nationals in Jeddah. This is the sixth batch of Indians to be evacuated from Sudan.

Operation Kaveri: Incredible Indian Evacuation from Sudan to Saudi Arabia

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