Safety and emergencies
Areas advised against, risks on the road and in town, scams and numbers to keep with you. Advice varies with the country that publishes it.
Areas advised against
Since April 2023, a war has pitted the Sudanese army against the Rapid Support Forces. France strongly advises against travel to the whole country, including Khartoum and Port Sudan (update of 12 March 2026); its embassy in Khartoum is closed. The UK advises against all travel to Sudan, except the Hala'ib triangle and Bir Tawil, where it advises against all but essential travel.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Sudan, safetyGOV.UK (FCDO), Sudan travel advice: warnings and insuranceFrance urges its nationals still in the country to leave by their own means for a neighbouring country (Egypt or Ethiopia). British nationals can call a 24-hour helpline: +44 1908 516 666.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Sudan, safetyGOV.UK (FCDO), Sudan travel advice: warnings and insuranceEspecially dangerous: the five Darfur states, Kordofan, Jebel Uweinat, the whole Ethiopian border (el-Fashaga triangle) and Dinder park. Very high crime and risk of attacks on Western interests; piracy and attacks in the Red Sea.
Verified factVerified on 10/2/26High confidenceFrance Diplomatie, Travel advice: Sudan, safety
Useful contacts
Contact details taken from the official sources cited. Check them before going.
Emergency number
999: ambulance, fire, police (often unresponsive).
GOV.UK (FCDO), Sudan travel advice: getting help· Oct 2, 2026
Sources for this guide
- France Diplomatie, Travel advice: Sudan, safety · Source updated: September 22, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
- GOV.UK (FCDO), Sudan travel advice: warnings and insurance · Source updated: May 11, 2026 · Checked on October 2, 2026
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