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Navy secretary honors Marine guards who helped evacuate Sudan embassy
As a military power struggle erupted into deadly fighting in the Sudanese capital, the Marines worked to get the embassy ready for an evacuation.
How 12 Marine security guards helped in Sudan embassy evacuation
“Their actions maintained security during a critical time and resulted in a safe movement out of Khartoum," a Marine spokesman said.
US helping from afar as Americans flee fighting in Sudan
The White House says the U.S. is trying to help thousands of Americans left behind in Sudan escape fighting in the east African nation.
By Zeke Miller, Aamer Madhani and Ellen Knickmeyer
US ships, drones positioned to assist Americans fleeing Sudan
The Defense Department is on call to help with the evacuation of Americans as fighting in Sudan continues.
Which countries are evacuating citizens from Sudan?
Foreign governments deployed their military assets to fly people out safely.
Foreign governments evacuate citizens from Sudan as fighting continues
As foreign governments airlifted hundreds of their diplomats and other citizens to safety, Sudanese on Monday desperately sought ways to escape the chaos.
By Jack Jeffery, AP and Noha Elhennawy, AP
Special forces swiftly evacuate US embassy staff from Sudan
About 100 U.S. troops in three MH-47 helicopters carried out the operation.
By Tara Copp, AP
US military prepares for possible Sudan embassy evacuation
The Pentagon is moving additional troops and equipment to Camp Lemmonier in Djibouti for the possible evacuation of U.S. Embassy personnel from Sudan.
By Lolita C. Baldor, AP
US Africa Command official hails ‘new beginning’ in Sudan
A U.S. deputy commander for Africa on Wednesday welcomed a “new beginning” and a “renewed relationship” between the U.S. and Sudan following the African country’s removal from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Sudanese government reaches settlement deal with USS Cole victims
The settlement is the latest step from Khartoum to end its international pariah status.
By Noha Elhennawy
Capturing the life of women in the military is this photographer’s passion
Addario, who is based out of London, featured five countries in the National Geographic project: the U.S.; Syria; Israel; Colombia; and South Sudan.
By Diana Stancy