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Sudan remains a politically unstable country. While the north remains calm, Darfur is wracked by crisis while the aftershocks of a decades-long civil war continue to reverberate across the south.
Travel Warning: Uncertain Times in Sudan
Military activity in the Darfur region is ravaging Sudan, with more than two million people displaced by the conflict so far. Recent attacks by militia have resulted in civilian deaths in western Sudan. African Union peace-keepers are stretched to the limit. Despite the peace treaty, swathes of southern Sudan remain unstable. There are also intermittent military operations in the Eritrean border area, and the border with Chad is closed due to ongoing rebel activity. Five years of fighting has seen 300,000 people killed and up to 2 million displaced, according to the UN.
Travellers should monitor local news and seek consular advice before travelling to Sudan.
severity: High-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Republic of the Sudan
Population
38,114,160
Currency
Name: Sudanese Pound
Code: SDG
Symbol: £Sd
Electrical Plugs
230V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Arabic
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +3
Country Dialing Code
+249
Weights & Measures
Metric
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