Sudanese security authorities have issued a directive for all foreigners to vacate the capital, Khartoum, and the surrounding regions within two weeks.
This order, announced by the section of the police responsible for dealing with foreigners, comes amid ongoing clashes between government troops and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia.
The police emphasized that the measure is for the safety of foreigners, stating, “Foreigners should leave for their own safety amid the fighting still raging between government troops and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia.”
The directive follows rising hostility towards foreigners, particularly those from other African nations, due to reports of foreign mercenaries within RSF ranks.
Recent media reports indicate an increase in detentions of foreigners without valid residence papers, with more than 150 individuals detained in the past few days.
Sudan has been embroiled in a violent power struggle for over a year between the de facto ruler, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and his former deputy, Mohammed Hamdan Daglo.
The conflict has led to a humanitarian crisis, with the UN reporting almost 10 million people displaced and the country on the brink of famine.
In response to the escalating violence, international aid organizations and diplomats have relocated from Khartoum to Port Sudan, where the situation remains relatively stable.