New Delhi, March 1 -- The Indian Coast Guard Ship Sachet departed for Sudan on Friday, carrying over two tons of life-saving medicines, including anti-cancer drugs.

"Extending Humanitarian Assistance to the People of Sudan. An Indian Coast Guard Ship Sachet departed today for Sudan, carrying a consignment of more than 2 tons of lifesaving medicines including anti-cancer drugs," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

Earlier in the day, the Indian Coast Guard Ship Sachet departed for Djibouti, carrying medical aid that includes 20 haemodialysis machines and one reverse osmosis (RO) plant.

Nearly two years have passed since the outbreak of conflict in Sudan between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forc...