Supplemental Info:

All flights at Sudan's Khartoum Airport are canceled as the army battles the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The US, UK & other foreign embassies are asking their citizens in the capital to shelter in place.

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Security Alert: U.S. Embassy, Khartoum

Event: Due to reports of heavy gunfire in several locations in Khartoum, Embassy staff have been ordered to shelter in place. American citizens are encouraged to shelter in place.

Actions to Take:

• Immediately shelter in place.

• Be aware of your surroundings.

• Monitor local media for updates.

• Review the Department of State travel advisory for Sudan.
  

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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https://sd.usembassy.gov/security-alert-u-s-embassy-khartoum-2/