'UK was slower but still they saved us from Sudan'
By Nick Beake, Europe correspondent, & Nick Garnett, in CyprusAfter days of dread, fear and desperation, British families are now on rescue flights out of Sudan, making the 3,000-mile journey to safety.
Many are overcome with relief and exhaustion after perilous journeys across the capital, Khartoum, during a fragile ceasefire to reach the airfield. For others, they may be heading to the UK but worry continues for family left behind in the conflict-hit country. At Larnaca Airport, in Cyprus - where Britons board a second flight - Shereen Soliman spoke of her relief at escaping Sudan.
"It was something else. I can't even describe," the mother and fashion designer told the BBC from the departure gates.Shereen was on a three-week holiday with her son Karim, 10, and eight-year-old daughter Diyalam, who were excited to be visiting family in their homeland when the fighting broke out.Karim said: "We heard lots of gunshots while we were in the house. We also heard explosions. I saw men with guns but they were friendly because they were on our team.
"I had to leave my parents, my siblings, the whole family there. So I'm very worried about them. I really feel sorry for Sudan because it's my home, my country. I wanted my kids to feel safe there."
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
British troops fly into Sudan as UK works on evacuation plan for BritonsA team of British troops have flown into a port in eastern Sudan on a reconnaissance mission as the UK works out options to help evacuate British nationals stranded in the crisis-hit country, Sky News understands.
Consulte Mais informação »
UK troops fly to Sudan as government works on evacuation plan for BritonsThe latest development does not mean any rescue is imminent, as the government is working out what are the best options to present to Rishi Sunak to help thousands of British nationals under fire in Khartoum.
Consulte Mais informação »
Sudan: 'Grave risk to life' in evacuating Britons, minister warnsAfrica minister Andrew Mitchell tells MPs the situation in the African country is 'extremely grave', as he warns those who choose to relocate 'do so at their own risk'.
Consulte Mais informação »
Sudan latest: UK confirms evacuation effort is beginning - as 4,000 Britons remain strandedBREAKING: The Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has said the UK is coordinating an evacuation of British nationals from Sudan. Latest: 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
Consulte Mais informação »
Evacuation mission launched for thousands of Britons trapped in Sudan - as 72-hour ceasefire beginsForeign Secretary James Cleverly MP says the situation in Sudan is 'fundamentally different' to the situation in Afghanistan. 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube
Consulte Mais informação »
Britons face perilous escape from Sudan with chaos and unpredictability on the groundThe UK government's mission in extracting British passport holders out of Sudan during a three-day ceasefire - holds no guarantees for safety.
Consulte Mais informação »