NEW: Zim evacuees from Sudan arrive today

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THE first group of Zimbabweans evacuated from conflict-plagued Sudan is set to arrive in the country on Friday.

The group, which comprises 44 people, left Port Sudan for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, before catching a flight home.

A second group comprising 21 people is expected in the country on Saturday evening.

In a statement on Friday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade said the first group will arrive at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport around 5 pm.

“The ministry will be receiving the first group of evacuees (44) from Sudan at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport today (Friday) at 5 pm,” reads the statement.

“A second group of 21 people is expected on Saturday at the same time, airline and venue.  They are arriving from Jeddah aboard Emirates Airlines.”

 

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