December 27, 2018
Location: Each city in metropolitan Khartoum (Khartoum, Omdurman, and Khartoum North) and in other cities and locations across Sudan.
Event: Demonstrations are expected on Friday, December 28, 2018, after Friday prayers. American personnel at the U.S. Embassy are required to limit their movements from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Friday, December 28.
Demonstrations may also occur in Khartoum and in other cities and locations across Sudan on Monday, December 31, 2018, and Tuesday, January 1, 2019, in light of Sudanese Independence Day. U.S. Embassy Khartoum is also aware of a continued increased presence of Sudanese armed forces in Khartoum.
Actions to Take:
- Avoid the areas of the demonstrations
- Stay home if possible, and exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity of large gatherings or protests
- Monitor local media for updates
- Keep a low profile
- Assistance:
U.S. Embassy Khartoum, Sudan
+ (249) (187) 022871
+ (249) (187) 022000 (after hours) ACSKhartoum@state.gov
- State Department – Consular Affairs 888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
- Sudan Country Information
- Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
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