On Sunday Sudan announced that 3,504 South Sudanese returnees have now been flown from Khartoum to Juba, out of the 12,000 awaiting transportation at the port town of Kosti, in White Nile state.

In a press statement, the director of Khartoum International Airport said he expected the operation to be complete by June 1.

He said that the number of flights has increased from two flights to four a day.

He pointed out that the process of moving the bridge air flow in a satisfactory manner and without the presence of obstacles, stressing provide all facilities to complete the migration process.

He also said the operation has not encountered any obstacles to complete the process.