July 13, 2016 5:01 PM

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New Delhi to evacuate Indians stranded in South Sudan

Government has made arrangements to evacuate all Indians stranded in South Sudan's capital Juba by a special aircraft tomorrow. The Indian Embassy in Juba said in an advisory that all stranded Indians should get in touch immediately to avail the facility. The Embassy also said, additional flights will be pressed into service if required.<br/><br/>Talking to media in New Delhi yesterday, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said, the situation in South Sudan has reportedly improved and assured that all arrangements are in place to evacuate Indians in case the situation deteriorates further.<br/><br/>Intense fighting was reported between government and former rebel forces in Juba before President Salva Kiir ordered a ceasefire.<br/><br/>The fighting was apparently sparked by a shootout between President Kiir's and Vice President and former rebel leader Riek Machar's bodyguards. Over 150 people were killed in the violence, with several injured. The Vice President urged his forces to honor the ceasefire.

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