Latest advice to from the @FCDOGovUK on Sudan.
NB. “We cannot guarantee how many further flights will depart. If you plan to leave Sudan, please travel to the British Evacuation Centre as soon as possible.”
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vickyford/status/1651339637233709056
I would like to thank all those of my local Chelmsford constituents who work at @STN_Airport for making sure that the first flight for those arriving home from Sudan arrived safely today and all those who are supporting them.
RT @FCDOGovUK: Sudan update:
536 people have now been evacuated from Sudan on 6 UK flights as of 9pm tonight. https://t.co/RVAfJMA8bj
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vickyford/status/1651334029394714624
RT @JamesCleverly: Our position on China.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vickyford/status/1651332668426973192
RT @FCDOGovUK: Sudan update:
536 people have now been evacuated from Sudan on 6 UK flights as of 9pm tonight.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vickyford/status/1651332077478895617
The all party group for Sudan and South Sudan has just launched a serious report on Genocide: all over again in Darfur.
I have just given a copy to the Prime Minister @RishiSunak.
You can read the report here https://appgsudan.uk/
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vickyford/status/1651197426617708545
RT @JamesCleverly: The UK government is coordinating an evacuation of British nationals from Sudan.
We have started contacting nationals directly and providing routes for departure out of the country.
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vickyford/status/1650830399914770433
RT @RishiSunak: The Government has begun a large-scale evacuation of British passport holders from Sudan on RAF flights. Priority will be given to the most vulnerable, including families with children and the elderly.
I pay tribute to the British Armed Forces, diplomats and Border Force staff… https://t.co/hXB0kwyMf0
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vickyford/status/1650830175347568643
RT @EduCannotWait: #ECW welcomes the launch of @SendMyFriend 's new report on how #UK🇬🇧 can protect children’s education in emergencies!
Scaling up financing for #EiEPC is crucial to advancing our mission to reach crisis-affected children w/#QualityEducation!
@BambosMP @HelenGrantMP @vickyford
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vickyford/status/1650240793532153858
RT @FCDOGovUK: Update on Sudan - 23 April 2023
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vickyford/status/1650120651548823554
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RT @RishiSunak: UK armed forces have completed a complex and rapid evacuation of British diplomats and their families from Sudan, amid a significant escalation in violence and threats to embassy staff.
I pay tribute to the commitment of our diplomats and bravery of the military personnel who…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vickyford/status/1650120605125996545
RT @RishiSunak: UK armed forces have completed a complex and rapid evacuation of British diplomats and their families from Sudan, amid a significant escalation in violence and threats to embassy staff.
I pay tribute to the commitment of our diplomats and bravery of the military personnel who…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vickyford/status/1650120562713276417
RT @10DowningStreet: Remember, today at 3pm in the UK there will be a test of the new Emergency Alert System.
This is what to expect ⬇️
More: https://www.gov.uk/alerts
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vickyford/status/1650071040377204736
RT @FCDOGovUK: If you are a British national in Sudan, we advise you to register your presence to receive updates from the FCDO.
You should also stay up to date with the FCDO Travel Advice by signing up to e-mail alerts.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vickyford/status/1649772183462223872
RT @AndrewmitchMP: We recognise that the situation is extremely concerning for British nationals trapped by the fighting in Sudan.
We are doing everything possible to support British nationals and diplomatic staff in Khartoum, and working with @DefenceHQ to prepare for a number of contingencies.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vickyford/status/1649772102847971328
IMHO it is so important that we try keep the international eye on what is happening. I hope and pray for more positive and peaceful news x
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vickyford/status/1649509488196452352
More heartbreaking headlines from Sudan. Lives of Millions affected.
I met the generals.
I have never felt such an overwhelming sense of evil as in one of those meetings.
PLEASE Twitter friends do not let Sudan disappear from our news stories.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-65344372.amp
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vickyford/status/1649508596365815808
RT @NilofarAyoubi: In a new decree on the occasion of the upcoming Eid, the Taliban have ordered that #women are not allowed to travel or walk outside during the days of Eid.
The decree also states that it is mandatory to mention Hibatullah Akhundzada's name in Eid prayers.
#NoToTaliban
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vickyford/status/1649186423537369091
As chair of the all party group for Sudan I have written about the current situation
- Urgent ceasefire needed or millions will suffer
- Russian malign actors
- impact on migration towards Europe and UK
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vickyford/status/1648702757249982466
Regulators hold huge power over swathes of our economy, but too often are black boxes.
How to shine light of transparency & hold them to account.
Important report out today 👉https://www.wpi-strategy.com/regulatoryreformgroup
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vickyford/status/1648239920723443714
🥲 so so sad x we must not forget the women of Afghanistan
RT @NilofarAyoubi: Taliban Shot dead a 27year old Gynecologist in Takhar province.
Zakira was 7months pregnant and mother of a 1year old child.
Why?!
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/vickyford/status/1647340198588477441
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