Jakarta, IO – Indonesian students in Sudan were evacuated following the civil war that erupted between the army and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the capital Khartoum on Saturday (15/4).
According to Muhammadiyah’s official website, Tuesday (18/4) the head of Muhammadiyah branch (PCIM) in Sudan revealed that flames were still visible around the Sudan African International University (IUA) on Sunday (16/4).
“IUA students in dormitories are currently being evacuated to several safe locations on campus because the female student dormitory building is next to the paramilitary headquarters,” read a statement from PCIM Sudan.
Other Indonesian students at the Khartoum International Institute for Arabic Language (KIIFAL) dormitories have also been evacuated to the area around Makmuroh. The evacuation was assisted by a KIIFAL teacher who lives in the area.
The Sudanese Indonesian Student Association (PPI) and the IUA Indonesian Student Association have provided logistical support for the evacuees. They have also coordinated with the Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum.
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Foreign Ministry’s Citizen Protection Director Judha Nugraha previously revealed that there are 1,209 Indonesian citizens living in Sudan. So far, no Indonesian citizens have fallen victim to the violent conflict, reported Detik.
Indonesian Embassy in Khartoum will continue to monitor the situation and urge Indonesian citizens there to remain vigilant and avoid potentially dangerous areas. The call center for the Indonesian Embassy in Sudan is +249 90 797 8701, and +249 90 007 9060. PF. Protcons +249 90 010 5466. (un)