Defence Minister Anita Anand says Canadian evacuation flights in Sudan have been hampered by a mechanical issue in one military plane that has since been resolved.
Anand won’t specify what the mechanical issue is, saying her officials would explain more in a technical briefing Friday afternoon.
She said another problem that emerged is an oil patch on a runway used for evacuations in Sudan.
“The situation is very dangerous and very volatile on the ground. This situation is evolving rapidly. I am receiving updates on the hour,” Anand told reporters in Dartmouth, N.S.
“We are planning to ensure that flights are able to leave as soon as possible. We had planned for two flights to leave this morning, but the situation on the ground remains volatile.”…