Sudanese authorities have issued a directive ordering all foreigners to vacate the capital city of Khartoum and its surrounding areas within two weeks.
The police department responsible for foreign affairs announced the decision, citing the need for foreigners to ensure their safety amidst the ongoing clashes between government forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia.
The move comes as hostility towards foreigners, particularly those from other African nations, has surged in recent times. Reports of foreign mercenaries fighting alongside the RSF have fueled tensions, leading to the detention of over 150 foreigners without valid residence papers just a few days ago.
The conflict in Sudan, which has been raging for over a year, has resulted in a massive displacement of nearly 10 million people, according to the United Nations. The situation has also raised concerns about a potential famine in the country. The power struggle between de facto ruler Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and his former deputy Mohammed Hamdan Daglo has pushed the nation to the brink of chaos.
In the face of escalating violence, international aid organization staff and diplomats have relocated from Khartoum to Port Sudan, where the situation is relatively stable. The once-peaceful capital city has become a battleground, making it unsafe for foreigners to remain. The two-week ultimatum has left many scrambling to make arrangements to leave the country.
