Sudan calls on foreigners to leave the Khartum region
Sudanese security authorities have ordered all foreigners in the state of Khartoum to leave the capital and the surrounding region. They have been given two weeks to comply, according to a statement from the Foreigners Police. Due to the continuing fights between government troops and the RSF militia, foreigners are advised to ensure their safety.
According to media reports, hostility towards foreigners, particularly those from other African countries, has been increasing since reports emerged of foreign mercenaries in the ranks of the RSF. Over 150 foreigners without valid residence permits were arrested just a few days ago.
For over a year, a bloody power struggle has been going on in Sudan between de-facto rulers Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo. The conflict, according to UN reports, has forced nearly ten million people to flee. The United Nations is warning of imminent famine.
International staff of aid organizations and the diplomats still in the country have already left Khartoum following the outbreak of fighting and are now working from Port Sudan, where the situation is relatively stable.
Despite the escalating tensions and enduring fights in Khartoum, some foreigners have chosen to stay, demonstrating their resilience. The regional authorities in Sudan have urged all foreigners to reconsider their decision to stay due to the unstable situation in the region. The departure of foreigners, including aid workers and diplomats, has left a significant gap in providing essential services and maintaining diplomatic relations.
