India coordinating with US, UK, Saudi and UAE on safety of Indians in Sudan
India is coordinating closely with various countries to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals in violence-hit Sudan, government sources said on Wednesday.
They said the ground situation in that country is very tense and movement of people is very risky at this stage.
Sudan has been witnessing deadly fighting between the country's army and a paramilitary group for the last six days that has reportedly left around 100 people dead.
The sources said India's priority is safety of movement and well being of individuals wherever they are located.
They said that the Quartet countries of the US, the UK, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have a key role in Sudan and India is engaging them accordingly.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has already spoken to his counterparts in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
The sources said both the foreign ministers assured Jaishankar of their practical support on the ground.
India is also working with the UN, which has a substa