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17 Jun 2023 | 12:15 PM UTC

Sudan: Airstrike kills at least 17 people in Khartoum June 17

Airstrike kills at least 17 people in Khartoum, Sudan, June 17. Further attacks are possible.

Warning

Event

An airstrike has killed 17 people in Khartoum on June 17, according to local officials. The strike targeted a residential area of Yarmouk district in southern Khartoum, reportedly destroying 25 homes.

Officials may increase security in the impacted area in the coming days. Security force operations could result in ground travel disruptions. Further violence is possible over the near term.

Advice

Persons planning to travel to Sudan should defer travel until the situation stabilizes. Maintain contact with diplomatic representations. Avoid concentrations of security personnel. Liaise with trusted contacts for further information. Reconfirm road status if ground travel is unavoidable. Carry personal identification documents at all times. Conserve battery power on essential equipment, such as mobile phones. Conserve basic supplies, including food and water.