Latest "evacuation" stories

UN envoy says Sudan’s warring sides agree to negotiate

The UN in Sudan says the country’s warring generals have agreed to take part in negotiations, potentially in Saudi Arabia.

7 months ago

Smoke is seen in Khartoum, Sudan, Wednesday, April 19, 2023.

US conducts first evacuation of its citizens from Sudan war

The U.S. has carried out its first evacuation of American citizens and permanent residents from Sudan since war broke out in the capital two weeks ago.

By Zeke Miller, Colleen Long, Matthew Lee & Ellen Knickmeyer, AP

7 months ago

Heavy clashes rock Sudan’s capital despite truce extension

Sudan's military and the Rapid Support Forces traded accusations of violating the cease-fire on Friday.

7 months ago

US helping from afar as Americans flee fighting in Sudan

The White House says the U.S. is trying to help thousands of Americans left behind in Sudan escape fighting in the east African nation.

By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani and Ellen Knickmeyer

7 months ago

Lawmakers revisit ‘breakdown’ of Afghanistan evacuations

House lawmakers reexamined shortfalls from the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

9 months ago

AC-130J crews honored for being ‘eyes in the sky’ over Kabul in 2021

AC-130J crews at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates got the call: They were needed in Kabul.

By Rachel S. Cohen

11 months ago