As evacuations continue, concerns grow that Sudan conflict could spread

Saudi citizens and other nationals arrive at King Faisal navy base in Jeddah, following their rescue from Sudan

Saudi citizens and other nationals arrive at King Faisal navy base in Jeddah, following their rescue from Sudan Source: Getty / AMER HILABI/AFP

Despite other countries evacuating their citizens and personnel from Sudan, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced that the UN will stay in the country to support the Sudanese people. Mr Guterres fears that the fighting could escalate and spread throughout the region. Meanwhile, the US and its allies are working to end hostilities and provide humanitarian relief, as the conflict has resulted in hundreds of deaths and injuries since mid-April


Listen to Australian and world news, and follow trending topics with


Share

Get SBS News daily and direct to your Inbox

Sign up now for the latest news from Australia and around the world direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to SBS’s terms of service and privacy policy including receiving email updates from SBS.

Download our apps
SBS News
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
An overview of the day's top stories from SBS News
Interviews and feature reports from SBS News
Your daily ten minute finance and business news wrap with SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves.
A daily five minute news wrap for English learners and people with disability
Get the latest with our News podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
SBS World News

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service
Watch the latest news videos from Australia and across the world