Sudanese authorities have given foreigners a two-week ultimatum to vacate Khartoum and its surrounding areas, according to a statement from the police unit handling foreign nationals.
The order aims to ensure foreigners safety amid ongoing clashes between government forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia.
Reports indicate that anti-foreigner sentiment, particularly towards individuals from other African nations, has escalated in response to allegations that foreign mercenaries have joined the ranks of the RSF.
A few days ago, authorities detained more than 150 foreigners who lacked valid residency documents.
Sudan has been embroiled in a violent and protracted struggle for power for over a year, pitting the country’s de facto leader, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, against his former deputy, Mohammed Hamdan Daglo, in a bitter and bloody feud.
The United Nations reports that the ongoing conflict in Sudan has led to a massive displacement of nearly 10 million individuals, forcing them to abandon their homes, and also poses a significant threat of widespread famine in the country.
In response to the intensification of violence in Khartoum, personnel from international aid organizations and diplomats have relocated to Port Sudan, a relatively calm and secure location, where they continue to operate and provide assistance.
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