US preparing troops for American Embassy evacuation in Sudan

Apr 20, 2023 at 04:24 PM CDT

Jack Aylmer (Reporter/Producer )

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 (Reporter/Producer )

Jack Aylmer is a producer at Straight Arrow News.

Emma Stoltzfus (Editor) contributed to this report.

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

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