Up to 50 Irish citizens evacuated from Sudan

The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that 50 Irish citizens have been evacuated from Sudan. The Army Ranger Wing of the Defence Forces has been assisting Spanish and French forces with the evacuation. Seán Fleming, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs spoke to Shane this morning on the show.

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06.15 25 Apr 2023

Up to 50 Irish citizens evacua...

Up to 50 Irish citizens evacuated from Sudan

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06.15 25 Apr 2023

The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that 50 Irish citizens have been evacuated from Sudan.

The Army Ranger Wing of the Defence Forces has been assisting Spanish and French forces with the evacuation.

Seán Fleming, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs spoke to Shane this morning on the show.

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