Sudan: Office of the Auditor-General employees call for nationwide strike from October 5

Event

On Saturday, October 3, Office of the Auditor-General employees in Sudan called for a three-day nationwide strike scheduled to start on Monday, October 5, to demand that a salary structure is implemented. Additionally, employees of the Ariab Mining Company have been on strike since Wednesday, September 30, in Red Sea state demanding an increase in their salaries.

Protests associated to the strike of Office of the Auditor-General and Ariab Mining Company employees may take place during the strike action. A heightened security forces presence and localized travel disruptions should be anticipated in the vicinity of potential protests.

Advice

Those in Sudan are advised to monitor the situation, anticipate localized disruptions, and adhere to any instructions issued by the local authorities.