Sudan: Evacuation operation ongoing in Jabra area of Khartoum Oct. 6

Event

Initial reports indicate that an evacuation is ongoing in the Jabra of Khartoum, as of Oct. 6. Police are evacuating residents amid a security operation, following tensions in the area. One day prior, the Sudanese special forces killed five IS militants during a raid in Jabra, following which clashes erupted between police forces and militants.

A heightened security presence is likely to persist over the coming hours.

Advice

Avoid the area Oct. 6. Follow all instructions issued by security forces. Remain in contact with diplomatic representations.