08 Jul 2023 | 03:19 PM UTC
Sudan: Airstrike kills at least 22 people in Omdurman July 8
Airstrike kills at least 22 people in Omdurman, Sudan, July 8. Further attacks are likely.
Event
A Sudanese army airstrike has killed 22 people in Omdurman, northwestern Khartoum, on July 8, according to local officials. The strike occurred amid heavy fighting between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in the city in recent days, with fighting centered near the state broadcasting complex in eastern Omdurman.
Officials may increase security in the impacted area in the coming days. Security force operations could result in ground travel disruptions. Further violence is likely 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.
