The first batch of stranded Indians were evacuated from conflict-hit Sudan under Operation Kaveri on Tuesday. A total of 278 people departed from Port Sudan onboard INS Sumedha for Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, said a spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs. India launched 'Operation Kaveri' on Monday to bring back its nationals from Sudan that has been witnessing fierce fighting.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/operation-kaveri-first-batch-of-278-indians-leave-conflict-hit-sudan/articleshow/99757892.cms