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Sushma Swaraj says her ministry is closely following developments in South Sudan

India Blooms News Service | | Jul 11, 2016, at 08:53 pm

New Delhi, Jul 11 (IBNS): External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted on Monday that she is aware of the developments in South Sudan and her ministry is planning the evacuation of Indian nationals, after renewed fighting broke out in the region, according to media reports.

Tweeted Sushma Swaraj, "South Sudan - I am aware of the developments in South Sudan. We are planning evacuation of Indian nationals."

She further tweeted, "Please register yourself with Indian Embassy and do not panic. Indian nationals are advised not to travel to South Sudan."

Replying to a tweet for help from an Indian in South Sudan, Bhupat Patel, Sushma Swaraj on Sunday said, "I have asked Indian Embassy in South Sudan to help you."

Gunfire and large explosions could be heard all over the capital city of Juba, reported the BBC on Monday.

According to media reports, more than 200 people have likely died in clashes since Friday.

The United Nations Security Council on Friday called for a stop to the fighting in Wau, South Sudan, and said that the United Nations and its humanitarian partners be allowed to reach to some 9,000 civilians reportedly sheltering in a school and in other parts of the town.

In a statement releasedon Friday, the Council expressed alarm at the fighting that broke out on June 24 and has displaced an estimated 70,000 people.

Of those, at least 12,000 people are sheltering near the UN Mission in the Republic of South Sudan (UNMISS) base in Wau.

The Council expressed its appreciation for UNMISS's efforts, but stressed that the primary responsibility for protection of South Sudanese civilians remains with the Transitional Government of National Unity – the name given to the government headed by President Salva Kiir with his two deputies, Riek Machar and James Wani Igga.

The latest round of violence erupted when troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and first Vice-President Riek Machar began shooting at each other in the streets of Juba, reported the BBC.

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