US preparing troops for American Embassy evacuation in Sudan

Apr 20, 2023 at 04:24 PM CDT

The U.S. is deploying additional military forces in preparation for a possible evacuation of American diplomatic officials from Sudan. — Image credit: AP Images

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The United States is reportedly deploying additional military forces to an East African base as part of preparations for a possible evacuation of American diplomatic officials from Sudan. Three U.S. defense officials who confirmed that the troops would be based in nearby Djibouti, according to NBC News.

Jack Aylmer

Jack Aylmer is a producer at Straight Arrow News.

Tags: Antony Blinken, State Department, Sudan, U.S. military

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