US Evacuates , Embassy in Sudan , as Fighting Continues.<br />On April 23, U.S. special forces <br />evacuated the American embassy in <br />the war-torn Sudanese capital of Khartoum.<br />Politico reports that the sweeping <br />evacuation was carried out with helicopters <br />on the ground for less than an hour.<br />With no shots fired or reported <br />casualties, the U.S. said it will close down <br />the embassy in Khartoum indefinitely.<br />Politico reports that thousands of private U.S. citizens <br />remain in the east African country, where the battle for <br />power between two rival commanders enters its ninth day.<br />The fighting has forced Sudan's main international <br />airport to remain closed and put roads out of <br />the country in the control of armed soldiers.<br />The fighting has forced Sudan's main international <br />airport to remain closed and put roads out of <br />the country in the control of armed soldiers.<br />So far, Politico reports that over <br />400 people have been <br />killed since the fighting began.<br />U.S. President Joe Biden said that <br />Americans remaining in Sudan will be helped , "to the extent possible.".<br />This tragic violence in Sudan <br />has already cost the lives of <br />hundreds of innocent civilians. <br />It’s unconscionable and it must stop, Joe Biden, United States President, via Politico.<br />The belligerent parties must implement <br />an immediate and unconditional <br />ceasefire, allow unhindered <br />humanitarian access, and respect <br />the will of the people of Sudan, Joe Biden, United States President, via Politico.<br />The battle in Sudan began on April 15 <br />following a military coup that derailed <br />the country's transition to democracy
