British man left in Sudan shot by sniper before wife dies of starvation
The IndependentGet the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An 85-year-old British citizen was shot in Sudan before his wife died of starvation after being left behind in the country. The family told the BBC they contacted the UK Foreign Office hotline and the Government has done nothing to support them since the last evacuation flight left earlier this month. “The UK is taking a leading role in the diplomatic efforts to secure peace in Sudan.” The Foreign Office said the ability to provide consular assistance is “extremely limited” and cannot provide in-person support in Sudan. The fighting between Sudan’s military and a powerful paramilitary force has displaced more than 1.3 million people, the UN migration agency said on Wednesday.
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