MEA officials are getting regular reports of the status of the Indian community
With the situation in Sudan continuing to be grim, India is coordinating closely with various countries to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals in the crisis-hit North African country. As part of this endeavour, India is
engaging the Quartet countries of US, UK, Saudi Arabia and UAE that have a key role in the region.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has spoken to his counterparts in Saudi Arabia and UAE. Both are learnt to have assured their practical support on the ground.

"Thank HH @ABZayed, Foreign Minister of UAE, for the exchange of views on the situation in Sudan. Our continuing contacts are helpful," EAM Jaishankar tweeted.

"Spoke to Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, HH @FaisalbinFarhan just now.
Appreciated his assessment of the Sudan situation. Will remain in close touch," he said in another tweet.

Additionally, India's Ambassador in Washington DC and High Commissioner in London are in touch with their respective host Governments. "We are also working with the United Nation, which has a substantial presence in Sudan," a source pointed out.

Sudan is going through a serious crisis with deadly clashes between the army and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces since last week.

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has already set up a dedicated Control Room in New Delhi. The coordinates of the Control Room are:

Phone:
1800 11 8797 (Toll free)
+91-11-23012113
+91-11-23014104
+91-11-23017905

Mobile:
+91 9968291988

Email: situationroom[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in

According to sources, MEA officials are in continuous touch with the Indian Embassy in Khartoum and are getting regular reports of the status of the Indian community. The Embassy, in turn, is in touch with the community and individuals through multiple methods including WhatsApp groups, they added.

The latest news reports say that the situation on the street is very tense and movement is very risky at this stage.

"Our priority is safety of movement and well being of individuals whereever they are located. While both the Ministry and the Embassy are continuously monitoring the situation, concerns of safety and security constrain us from putting out specific details," said a person who is familiar with the recent developments.

The Indian embassy in Khartoum had earlier issued advisories asking Indian citizens not to venture out of their homes in view of the fighting.