Second American Dead in Sudan Despite Ceasefire, White House Confirms
White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said on Wednesday that a second American citizen has died in Sudan amid an ongoing violent conflict between the army and a paramilitary group.
Kirby, speaking to reporters via video call, did not provide further details on the circumstances of the unidentified American’s death, but he did confirm that the U.S. national died on Tuesday.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the family,” Kirby said, Fox News reported. “We continue to make clear at the highest levels of our government the leadership of both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces that they are responsible for ensuring the protection of civilians and noncombatants, including people from third countries and humanitarian staff that are working to save lives.”…