Security Alert: Authorized Departure of Non-Emergency U.S. Government Employees and Family Members from U.S. Embassy Khartoum (October 27, 2021)
Location: Sudan
Event: On October 27, the Department authorized the voluntary departure of non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members of emergency and non-emergency employees due to civil unrest and possible supply shortages.
The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens especially outside Khartoum, as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization from the Sudanese government to travel outside of Khartoum. The U.S. Embassy requires U.S. government personnel in Sudan to use armored vehicles for official travel.
Actions to Take:
- See the U.S. Embassy’s web page regarding COVID-19.
- Visit the CDC’s webpage on Travel and COVID-19.
- Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
- Have evacuation plans that do not rely on U.S. government assistance.
- Have a personal emergency action plan that does not rely on U.S. government assistance.
- Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Stay alert in areas frequented by Westerners.
- Have contingency plans to leave the country.
- Share important documents, login information, and points of contact with loved ones so that they can manage your affairs if you are unable to return as planned to the United States. Find a suggested list of such documents here.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Khartoum, Sudan
+249 18 702 2000
ACSKhartoum@state.gov
https://sd.usembassy.gov/ - State Department – Consular Affairs
+1-888-407-4747 or +1-202-501-4444 - Sudan Country Information
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
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