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Two C-17 aircrafts to evacuate 500 Indians, V.K. Singh to lead
New Delhi: Leading from the front, India is yet again set for another evacuation of 500 Indian nationals from the violence stricken African nation. The evacuation will be lead by former Army Chief General V.K. Singh.
On Thursday, two Indian Air Force (IAF) C-17 Globemasters will be sent for the evacuation.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup took to Twitter to inform about the C-17 proceedings along with V.K Singh.
The General takes charge again!
2 C-17s proceeding to Juba tomorrow with @Gen_VKSingh leading evac'n frm South Sudan pic.twitter.com/H48qiBJHad
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) July 13, 2016
At least 36,000 South Sudanese civilians have ran away from their homes due to the harsh conditions, United Nations (UN) said.
Showing his concern regarding the evacuations of the Indians, ‘Airlift’ actor Akshay Kumar on Twitter requested all Indians in Juba to register with the Indian Embassy.
Request all Indian nationals in Juba to register with the Embassy of India. Please spread the word. pic.twitter.com/nRhPMqspmq
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) July 13, 2016
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