Sudan: State of emergency declared in Al Jazirah state Nov. 6

Event

President Omar al-Bashir declared a state of emergency in Al Jazirah state and dissolved the state legislative assembly on Monday, November 6, in response to an ongoing local political crisis. According to police officials, during the state of emergency, assemblies, marches, and other protest actions are prohibited. It is unclear for how long the state of emergency is expected to remain in effect.

Context

President al-Bashir dissolved the Al Jazirah state legislature in response to ongoing disputes between Al Jazirah state governor Mohammed Tahir Ella and members of the local parliament. The situation escalated when Ella dismissed the speaker of parliament and 20 legislators after a vote of no confidence against him.

Advice

Individuals in Al Jazirah state are advised to monitor the situation and to adhere to any instructions issued by local authorities.