Conflict: NANS seek quick evacuation of Nigerian students in Sudan

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Conflict: NANS seek quick evacuation of Nigerian students in Sudan

The National Association of Nigerian Students in Sudan has appealed for an immediate evacuation of the Nigerian students that are stuck in the centre of the ongoing war between military and paramilitary that has killed over 270 persons and rendered thousands homeless.

A statement signed by the NANS executive on Wednesday night said Nigerian Students have been stranded in fear with no access to basic needs equipment and have been facing dangerous threats.

In addition, the letter expressed hope that our call for the rescue of Nigeria would be heeded immediately.

The PUNCH reports that thousands of civilians have fled Sudan’s capital and foreign nations are trying to evacuate their citizens, amid a fifth day of fierce fighting.

The war also made President Major General Muhammadu Buhari (retd.), take a longer flight path to avoid the Sudanese airspace due to ongoing conflict between the military and the members of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

The statement read, “We write this to the Nigerian Government in respect to the current and ongoing conflict that erupts between the Sudan military and paramilitary forces in these past days; particularly in Khartoum, the capital city where constant gunfire, explosions and airstrike attacks dominate its vicinity and environs (where a score of Nigerian Students study).

“The Nigerian Students have been stranded in fear with no access to basic needs equipment and have been facing dangerous threats. We hereby write soliciting and yearning for the Nigerian Government’s intercession to rescue and send for an immediate evacuation of the Nigerian students that are stuck in the centre of the ongoing war.

“We strongly hope that our call for rescue to our dear nation Nigeria will be responded to with immediate effect.”