Chinese citizens in Sudan urged to evacuate amid security concerns

The Chinese embassy in Sudan on Thursday issued a statement urging Chinese citizens in the country to evacuate as soon as possible, citing deteriorating security situation and rising security risks.

A view shows a large plume of smoke and fire rising from fuel depot in Port Sudan, Sudan, on May 6 2025. Sudan says the UAE was responsible for the attack. File photo.
A view shows a large plume of smoke and fire rising from fuel depot in Port Sudan, Sudan, on May 6 2025. Sudan says the UAE was responsible for the attack. File photo. ( REUTERS/Khalid Abdelaziz )

The Chinese embassy in Sudan on Thursday issued a statement urging Chinese citizens in the country to evacuate as soon as possible, citing deteriorating security situation and rising security risks.

The embassy warned of dwindling supplies of water, electricity and fuel, and advised citizens to evacuate via ships to Saudi Arabia or available international flights, or to travel by land to Egypt.


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