On April 15, 2023, armed clashes began between rival factions of the Sudanese military government. It began with clashes in western Sudan, the capital Khartoum, and the Darfur region. As of 25 April, at least 334,000 people have been killed and more than 20,000 injured. The fighting began with attacks by the paramilitary Rapid Support Force (RSF) on key government posts. Airstrikes, artillery, and gunfire were reported across Sudan, including Khartoum.
The conflict between the two generals has pushed Sudan to the brink of a new civil war, described as a ‘budding civil war’. The fighting has displaced at least 334,000 people inside Sudan and sent tens of thousands more to neighbouring countries like Egypt, Chad, South Sudan, the Central African Republic, and Ethiopia, according to UN agencies. Aid workers are increasingly concerned about the lack of basic services in these areas. For more information, please visit wikipedia.
For the Canadian citizens and permanent residents who are currently having their sponsorship applications in process in Sudan through our organization. The government of Canada is aware of the current state of emergency in Sudan and is closely monitoring the development of the situation. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada takes the safety and security of refugees extremely seriously and they will continue to do everything they can, alongside its implanting partners to bring refugees safely and quickly to Canada as circumstances allow.
For more information, please refer to the Government of Canada news release:
In the meantime, should there be any changes to the PA’s personal circumstances or whereabouts, including updates in your contact information, please notify the Rome Visa office as soon as possible, copying oratcases@archtoronto.org.
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