11 May 2021 | 01:06 PM UTC
Sudan: Roadblocks, security deployment in Khartoum and Omdurman May 11
Roadblocks and increased security deployment in Omdurman and Khartoum, Sudan, May 11. Transport disruptions likely; monitor for updates.
Event
An increased security presence and blockades on major routes have been reported across Khartoum and Omdurman, May 11. Authorities deployed security forces in both cities and blocked routes to the General Command facility in central Khartoum ahead of the anniversary of the violent dispersal of protests on the 29th day of Ramadan in 2019. In response, protesters have blocked major routes in both cities to mark the anniversary.
An increased security presence is likely to remain in the affected area in the coming hours. Clashes between protesters and the security forces are possible particularly if protests persist through the day. Transport disruptions are likely in the vicinity of all gatherings.
Advice
Avoid all large gatherings as a precaution. Plan for localized commercial and traffic disruptions. Seek updated information from trusted local sources on road conditions before traveling in the area. Leave the area immediately and seek shelter in a secure location away from government or security buildings if violence erupts nearby.
