A Japanese Self-Defense Force aircraft has arrived in the northeastern African country of Djibouti in preparation for an evacuation of Japanese nationals from Sudan.
An NHK crew has confirmed that the SDF C-2 transport plane landed at Djibouti's international airport at around 6:40 p.m. on Saturday, local time. The SDF has a temporary base at the airport for anti-piracy operations.
Last Thursday, Defense Minister Hamada Yasukazu had ordered the dispatch of SDF planes to Djibouti for the evacuation of Japanese citizens as the situation in Sudan worsened.
Two other SDF aircraft, a C-130 transport and a KC-767 air-to-air refueling transport plane, are also on their way to Africa. The planes are expected to arrive in Djibouti on Sunday.
SDF officials say they are collecting information, and making preparations in the event an order is issued to evacuate Japanese citizens.
An NHK crew has confirmed that the SDF C-2 transport plane landed at Djibouti's international airport at around 6:40 p.m. on Saturday, local time. The SDF has a temporary base at the airport for anti-piracy operations.
Last Thursday, Defense Minister Hamada Yasukazu had ordered the dispatch of SDF planes to Djibouti for the evacuation of Japanese citizens as the situation in Sudan worsened.
Two other SDF aircraft, a C-130 transport and a KC-767 air-to-air refueling transport plane, are also on their way to Africa. The planes are expected to arrive in Djibouti on Sunday.
SDF officials say they are collecting information, and making preparations in the event an order is issued to evacuate Japanese citizens.
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Summary
Japanese Self-Defense Force aircraft landed in Djibouti, preparing for potential evacuation of Japanese nationals from Sudan. SDF C-2 plane arrived on Saturday, with two more (C-130 and KC-767) expected on Sunday. The planes are there to collect information and prepare for possible evacuation
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Category ID: nhk
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230423_03/
Date: April 23, 2023
Created: 2023/04/24 07:26
Updated: 2025/12/09 04:42
Last Read: 2023/04/24 08:40