Civil Unrest

23
Oct 2021
14:20 UTC

Sudan Tactical: Protesters attempt to break into Sudan News Agency headquarters in Khartoum during afternoon hours on October 23; avoid nonessential travel

Please be advised

  • Reports indicate that protesters attempted to break into the Sudan News Agency (SUNA) headquarters in Khartoum during the afternoon hours of October 23. The protesters are reportedly burning tires outside of the building.
  • A Declaration of Freedom and Change (DFC) conference was reportedly ongoing during the incident, and was subsequently postponed.

Recommendations

Those operating or residing in Khartoum on October 23 are advised to avoid nonessential travel to the vicinity of the SUNA headquarters over the coming hours due to the ongoing unrest and its associated potential for security crackdowns.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Extreme
AFFECTED AREA Khartoum, Sudan
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL High
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible

Please be advised

  • Reports indicate that protesters attempted to break into the Sudan News Agency (SUNA) headquarters in Khartoum during the afternoon hours of October 23. The protesters are reportedly burning tires outside of the building.
  • A Declaration of Freedom and Change (DFC) conference was reportedly ongoing during the incident, and was subsequently postponed.

Recommendations

Those operating or residing in Khartoum on October 23 are advised to avoid nonessential travel to the vicinity of the SUNA headquarters over the coming hours due to the ongoing unrest and its associated potential for security crackdowns.

COUNTRY RISK LEVEL Extreme
AFFECTED AREA Khartoum, Sudan
INCIDENT RISK LEVEL High
STRENGTH OF SOURCE Credible