Evacuees from Sudan arrive in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

An evacuation flight from Sudan operated by the UAE lands at Abu Dhabi International Airport. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
An evacuation flight from Sudan operated by the UAE lands at Abu Dhabi International Airport. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Evacuees arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Evacuees arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Emad Abbas and Sarah Ahmed with their four children, aged between four and 12
Emad Abbas and Sarah Ahmed with their four children, aged between four and 12
The Al Hussein family reunites
The Al Hussein family reunites
Emad Hassan carries his son
Emad Hassan carries his son
Bassam Salama, with wife Baraa, who is eight months pregnant
Bassam Salama, with wife Baraa, who is eight months pregnant
A family prays for other members to arrive safely from Sudan
A family prays for other members to arrive safely from Sudan
Emirati officials and ambassadors greet evacuees
Emirati officials and ambassadors greet evacuees
Bashar Salama lands at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Bashar Salama lands at Abu Dhabi International Airport
Evacuees wait at immigration
Evacuees wait at immigration

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