ISLAMABAD – Pakistan said on Saturday that its diplomatic mission in Sudanwas “closely monitoring the security situation” in the capital city ofKhartoum and in contact with its nationals to ensure their safety afterparamilitary forces attempted a coup.
Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch issued the statement afterthe Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced taking over the control of thepresidential palace, the army chief’s residence, and Khartoum internationalairport after accusing the army of launching an attack its troops first.
The RSF said it had also seized the control airports in the northern cityof Merowe and in El-Obeid in the west.
Meanwhile, the Sudanese army denied losing the control of Merowe airport,saying its troops were fighting with paramilitary troops at the differentstrategic sites.
“We are closely monitoring the security situation in Sudan,” the foreignoffice said in a Tweet. “There are around a thousand Pakistanis inKhartoum. Our Mission is in contact with them to ensure their safety.”
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The army has accused the RSF of attacking its soldiers at several placesamid reports that heavy gunbattle occurred between both sides in severalareas.
The United States, United Nations, European Union, Russia, Egypt, SaudiArabia and other countries has urged the both sides to end hostilities inthe country.
