Fighting rages in Khartoum and calls for a ceasefire remain ignored. The European Union is trying Friday to evacuate its nationals.
The situation in Sudan will be discussed at the meeting of EU foreign ministers on Monday. The head of European diplomacy Josep Borrell is stepping up contacts with the leaders of the countries of the region. He met with the Secretary General of the Arab League and the Egyptian Foreign Minister. The operation is coordinated by France and Greece, a European official said Friday. It will not be possible through the airport, which is closed.