Sudanese security authorities have ordered all foreigners to leave the capital, Khartoum, and its surrounding regions within two weeks over the escalating violence in the country.
The directive was issued by the section of the Police dealing with foreigners, emphasising the increasing risks to non-nationals as fighting intensifies between government troops and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia.
The police statement highlighted that foreigners should leave “for their own safety” due to the ongoing hostilities.
LEADERSHIP reports that the conflict, which has been raging for over a year, pits the de facto ruler Abdel Fattah al-Burhan against his former deputy, Mohammed Hamdan Daglo. This brutal power struggle has led to significant displacement and a looming humanitarian crisis in the North African country.
Reports indicated a growing hostility towards foreigners, particularly those from other African countries, fueled by allegations of foreign mercenaries fighting within the RSF ranks. This tension culminated recently in the detention of more than 150 foreigners who lacked valid residence papers.
The United Nations (UN) has reported that the conflict has displaced nearly 10 million people and is pushing the country towards famine. Most international aid organizations and diplomats have relocated to Port Sudan, which remains relatively stable compared to Khartoum.
The situation remains dire, with the international community closely monitoring developments and urging both sides to seek peaceful resolutions to prevent further humanitarian disaster.
(NAN)
