Thousands of people have been trying to flee Sudan during a ceasefire between rival military factions

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Summary

1. Some 230-240 people are returning on the three evacuation flights from Sudan, the Foreign Office says
2. The third flight carrying British nationals from Sudan and ultimately to the UK has landed this morning in Cyprus
3. Evacuees are set to board the first flight from Larnaca to London later this morning
4. The BBC was told 39 people were on the first RAF flight to Cyprus and that three rescue flights from Sudan were planned in total
5. A former Sudanese politician wanted for alleged crimes against humanity has said he and other former officials are no longer in jail, following reports of a break-out
6. Trapped British nationals have been told to make their own way to an airport near Khartoum - without an escort - and UK ministers have been under pressure to help citizens escape the fighting
7. Thousands of people have been trying to flee the country during a ceasefire between rival military factions, with the UN expecting up to 270,000 Sudanese people to leave
8. Residents of the capital Khartoum have spoken of their fears of looting and vandalism as food supplies dwindle