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Situation in Sudan: information for U.S. Citizens in Sudan

We will inform U.S. citizens of any plans for additional U.S. government organized convoys from Khartoum to Port Sudan. However, there may be space available on commercial vessels traveling from Port Sudan to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.  For those who are able to depart Port Sudan via ferry, U.S. consular officers stand ready to provide consular assistance to U.S. ... Read More»

Security Alert: April 29, 2023 at 11:03am

Location: Countrywide Event:The Department of State recommends U.S. citizens avoid the Wadi Seidna Airfield starting on 29 April due to the threat of increased violence in and around the airfield. Actions to take: Monitor local media for updates. Review Department of State’s  Travel Advisory for Sudan  and the most recent  Security Alerts . Assistance: U.S. citizens in Sudan who need assistance should ... Read More»

Security Alert: April 25, 2023 at 5:54pm

The U.S. Embassy in Khartoum suspended its operations (to include visa, passport and other routine consular services) on April 22, 2023. There are options to depart Sudan, but you must decide the safest and best method of departure for yourself and your family.  We cannot guarantee your safety in movement.  Even though there have been ... Read More»

Security Alert: Suspension of Embassy Operations

Location: Countrywide Event: On April 22, 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Khartoum suspended its operations, and the Department of State ordered the departure of U.S. direct hire employees and their dependents due to the continued threat from armed conflict in Sudan.  The U.S. government cannot provide routine or emergency consular services to U.S. citizens in Sudan, ... Read More»