UK armed forces evacuate British diplomats from Sudan after threats

Rishi Sunak says ‘complex and rapid’ operation carried out, amid fears for remaining UK nationals

The UK has successfully evacuated its diplomatic staff from Khartoum, the UK foreign secretary, James Cleverly, has said, citing the escalating threats against foreign diplomats, but said UK nationals living in Sudan remained in the country.

Rishi Sunak also announced the evacuation, saying British armed forces had carried out “a complex and rapid” military operation.