Thai airforce gets ready to rescue Thais in Sudan

Amidst the ongoing violent conflict in Sudan, the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) is getting ready to rescue Thai nationals currently stuck in the country.

The RTAF has readied an Airbus A340-500 and a C-130 aircraft for the operation. Spokesperson AVM Prapas Sornchaidee said that RTAF commander ACM Alongkorn Wannarot has expressed deep concern for the Thai citizens in Sudan.

Measures taken include liaising with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) to discuss their safe evacuation. The RTAF has also sought the necessary permissions to cross international airspace for this mission, Bangkok Post reported.

Clashes in Sudan, which began on April 15, are raging between forces loyal to two top military commanders – army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his…