Sudan crisis: Canadian special forces on the ground amid evacuation race
to assist with evacuation efforts as rival military leaders battle for control of the country, multiple sources tell Global News.
The fighting has cast a shadow over hopes that Sudan could transition to democracy after decades of dictatorship and civil war. On Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau noted the Canadian Armed Forces do have two ships in the region – HMCS Montreal and MV Asterix – but told reporters the situation is “extremely difficult” and said there were “limited” places to conduct airlifts to get Canadians out.
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