The couple had been living near the UK's diplomatic base in Khartoum, but were not offered support to leave the country and were instead told to travel to an airfield outside of the city.
The man's wife died of starvation as she was left to fend for herself in a war zone, while the man was shot and survived.
The couple's family blames the British embassy for not preventing their deaths.
The violence in Sudan has escalated, and the UK government has evacuated more than 2,450 people from the country in a series of flights.
The situation in Sudan remains dangerous, and the UK's ability to provide consular assistance is severely limited.
The UK is taking a leading role in diplomatic efforts to bring about peace in Sudan.
LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
Disabled British Couple Left Behind in War-Torn Sudan Die of Starvation and Sniper Fire
An elderly British man and his disabled wife were left behind in Sudan and were eventually killed by sniper fire.
26 May 2023 · 23:52 UTC
