The Philippine Embassy in Egypt has received 87 requests for evacuation and repatriation from Filipinos who are affected by the ongoing violence in Khartoum, Sudan.
Interviewed on Unang Balita, DFA Undersecretary for Migrant Affairs Eduardo Jose de Vega said Philippine Ambassador to Egypt Ezzedin Tago is handling the matter as honorary consul for Sudan.
“Naka-receive na siya ng at least 87 requests na tulungan silang makaalis. Yung iba gusto narin umuwi,” De Vega said.According to De Vega, there are around 400 Filipinos recorded in Sudan, adding the number of Filipinos who have registered increased from 250 as the clashes erupted. He said Filipinos in Sudan are advised to stay at home as the Philippine Embassy in Egypt is finding ways to supply them with food.
Affected Pinoys can reach out to the embassy through Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PHinEgypt/ or WhatsApp at 122 7436 472.
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