Over 500 Pinoys repatriated from Sudan, more expected

Around 77 more Filipinos from conflict-hit Sudan arrived in the Philippines on Thursday, bringing the total number of repatriated Filipinos to nearly 500.

Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega said that 37 more Filipinos are set to arrive in the country on Saturday and around 100 evacuees are currently waiting for a commercial ship in Port Sudan.

The Philippine government is also verifying if the remaining 40 Filipinos still staying in Sudan have made personal decisions or are being forced by their employers to stay.

Assistant Secretary Paul Cortes previously stated that at least 730 Filipinos have fled Khartoum, with more batches scheduled to arrive throughout the week.