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India has demanded that Canada withdraw dozens of its diplomatic staff from the country, escalating tensions between the two nations. The move comes in response to Canada's decision to reduce its own diplomatic presence in India due to concerns over the safety of its staff. The Indian government has accused Canada of interfering in its internal affairs and has warned of reciprocal measures if the staff are not withdrawn.
The US has evacuated all diplomatic staff from Sudan, with military operations underway to secure and rescue US citizens and government employees trapped in the war-torn nation. The conflict has left over 420 people dead and more than 3,700 injured. The vast majority of the 16,000 US citizens in Sudan are dual-nationals who have not expressed an interest in leaving, but the US military is moving more assets to the area to accommodate all circumstances. The recent tensions center on the timetable and process by which the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces would be integrated into the regular Sudanese armed forces as part of a deal to end the political deadlock brought about by the coup in 2021.
Sudan's army has announced that countries including the United States, Britain, France, and China would evacuate their diplomatic staff "within the coming hours" from the country due to fighting between rival forces. The Sudanese Armed Forces said that Army chief Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan had agreed to facilitate and secure evacuations of foreign nationals out of the capital, Khartoum, after requests from various countries. The United States, South Korea, Japan, and the Netherlands were among countries who sent planes and troops to Sudan's neighbors in recent days to prepare to extricate diplomatic personnel or other citizens.
Several countries are racing to evacuate their diplomatic staff from Sudan as the country faces a deepening political crisis. The situation has become increasingly volatile since the military coup in October, with violent clashes between protesters and security forces. However, the evacuation process is complicated by the limited number of flights and the risk of violence at the airport. Experts warn that there are "no good options" for countries trying to evacuate their staff.