First group of Indonesian evacuees from Sudan return home

The first group of Indonesians evacuated from strife-torn Sudan arrive at Soekarno-Hatta International airport in Jakarta on April 28. - AFP

JAKARTA (AFP): The first group of Indonesians evacuated from strife-torn Sudan returned home on Friday (April 28) on a charter flight from Saudi Arabia, officials said.

South-East Asia's most populous country has joined nations around the world in rushing to move their citizens to safety by land, air and sea after clashes between the Sudanese army and paramilitaries killed hundreds and injured thousands.