Egypt postpones evacuation flight from Dongola airport

By Yassmine Elbehnaihy On May 23, 2023

Egyptians residing’s evacuation flight from Sudan to Dongola Airport has been postponed to an indefinite date, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday.

The evacuation flight from Dongola Airport was scheduled for Tuesday, for Egyptians wishing to return Egypt, amidst the Sudanese crisis, said the Ministry.

Land evacuations are still continuing from Qastal border crossing and Arqin crossing, with 10,000 evacuees returning safely.

Foreign embassies in Egypt are working with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Transportation and other Egyptian authorities to receive the returning Egyptian citisens.

The Crisis Room of the Ministry is receiving calls, reports and inquiries from Egyptian citizen 24/7 at the following numbers: 01281943599