It is reported that 13 Sri Lankans who were staying in Sudan were recently brought to Jeddah and the second group was also brought to the King Faisal Naval Base in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
They have stated that there are six Sri Lankans among that group and that the Saudi Arabian government is supporting the withdrawal of the Sri Lankans staying in Sudan at the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Saudi Arabia has further stated that any Sri Lankan staying in Sudan can contact the Sri Lankan Embassy temporarily established at Al Rauda Hotel in Port Sudan to get the necessary assistance.