Accordingly, issuing a statement in this regard, the Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the Embassy is closely monitoring the evolving situation in Sudan, and has advised all Sri Lankan nationals residing in the conflict-affected areas on matters pertaining to their safety.

The Embassy can be reached via email – This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and their telephone line - +201272813000.

For immediate assistance, the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Khartoum, Sayed Abdel, may be contacted on +249912394035.

The Sudanese ambassador to India, Abdalla Omer Bashir Elhusain, has stated that the request of the Indian government for the evacuation of its nationals from Sudan is currently under consideration by the authorities

Sri Lanka also should follow suit soon as a sizable number workers of the island nation are working in apparel factories and other sectors including Sr Lankan Army contingent attached to UN peace keeping forces in Sudan, official sources said .