Sudan: First Batch Of Evacuees Moved To Egypt Border

The first batch of Nigerians have been moved from the Sudanese side to the Egyptian side of the border.

This was disclosed by the Nigerian Ambassador to Egypt, Nura Rimi, on Tuesday, May 2.

He added that Nigerians are now being prepared for their departure to Abuja through Aswan Airport.

The Egyptian authorities had not opened its border with Sudan for the students, six days after their arrival.

However, giving updates on the evacuees, Rimi said, “#TeamCairo has successfully moved our students from the Sudanese side to the Egyptian side of the Arqeel border.

“Priority was given to female students in the orderly movement of the 449 students across the border.

“The students are now being prepared for their departure to Abuja through Aswan Airport.

“With the arrival of Air Peace and the NAF Plane, the onward journey home begins soon after necessary documentation.”

Meanwhile, the second batch of stranded Nigerians evacuated from Khartoum, the capital of Sudan arrived in Port Sudan on Tuesday for possible airlifting to Nigeria.