US Evacuates , Embassy in Sudan , as Fighting Continues.br On April 23, U.S. special forces br evacuated the American embassy in br the war-torn Sudanese capital of Khartoum.br Politico reports that the sweeping br evacuation was carried out with helicopters br on the ground for less than an hour.br With no shots fired or reported br casualties, the U.S. said it will close down br the embassy in Khartoum indefinitely.br Politico reports that thousands of private U.S. citizens br remain in the east African country, where the battle for br power between two rival commanders enters its ninth day.br The fighting has forced Sudan's main international br airport to remain closed and put roads out of br the country in the control of armed soldiers.br The fighting has forced Sudan's main international br airport to remain closed and put roads out of br the country in the control of armed soldiers.br So far, Politico reports that over br 400 people have been br killed since the fighting began.br U.S. President Joe Biden said that br Americans remaining in Sudan will be helped , "to the extent possible.".br This tragic violence in Sudan br has already cost the lives of br hundreds of innocent civilians. br It’s unconscionable and it must stop, Joe Biden, United States President, via Politico.br The belligerent parties must implement br an immediate and unconditional br ceasefire, allow unhindered br humanitarian access, and respect br the will of the people of Sudan, Joe Biden, United States President, via Politico.