2 Greeks hospitalized in Sudan following clashes - travel warning
The deteriorating situation in the country has activated the Crisis Management Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it said.
"The main concern at the moment remains the safety of the Greeks in Sudan. It is necessary to comply with what is mentioned in yesterday's relevant instructions given by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The 2 wounded Greeks are in a hospital and so far, there is no information about other injured Greeks. For any new developments there will be an update," the ministry said on its site.
Its full statement on Easter Sunday follows up on a travel advisory and reads as follows, in full:
"From the very first moment that the security situation in Sudan deteriorated due to the armed clashes there, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately issued an announcement urging Greeks in Sudan to observe the highest possible security measures and to avoid unnecessary travel.
At the same time, upon instructions from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nikos Dendias, our Embassy in Cairo, which has concurrent accreditation to Sudan, is in constant contact with Metropolitan Savvas of Nubia. In addition, the Ambassador of Greece in Cairo has contacted the Head of the EU Delegation in Sudan (Khartoum) and it was agreed that the EU Delegation will assist in the security of the Greeks in Sudan. The Ambassador of Greece in Cairo is also in contact with the President of the Greek Community in Khartoum.
Upon instruction from the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Crisis Management Unit of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was immediately activated and is in contact and coordination with the other EU Member States through the Consular Cooperation system. The Crisis Management Unit is also in contact with Metropolitan Savvas.
The main concern at the moment remains the safety of the Greeks in Sudan. It is necessary to comply with what is mentioned in yesterday's relevant instructions given by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two wounded Greeks are in a hospital and so far, there is no information about other injured Greeks. For any new developments there will be an update."
Greece's foreign ministry has advised the citizens of the country to avoid travelling to Sudan, while urging those already in the country to observe the highest possible caution and keep abreast of developments in the area.
"In view of the security situation in Sudan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Greek citizens to avoid non-essential travel to the country. At the same time, Greek citizens currently in the country are advised to be regularly informed of developments, avoid unnecessary travel, and observe the highest possible security measures," the ministry said in an announcement.
It also noted that Greece does not have a Diplomatic/Consular Mission in Sudan and that the competent authority is the Greek Embassy in Cairo, Egypt (telephone numbers (00202) 27955915, (00202) 27959443, (00202) 27951074, and emergency contact number 00201 220940119).
