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Safety
Countrywide advisory (Government of Canada)
Do not travelAvoid all travel
Source: Government of Canada · Verified 2026-07-26
Khartoum Metropolitan Area
Reconsider travelCapital experiences periodic unrest, armed clashes between militias, and security force actions.
Avoid: Avoid large gatherings, protests, and political areas. Some neighborhoods (east Khartoum) are more volatile.
Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06
Eastern Sudan (Red Sea, Port Sudan)
Reconsider travelCoastal regions face security challenges, smuggling activity, and militant presence.
Avoid: Red Sea coast, eastern borders with Eritrea.
Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06
Western Sudan (Darfur)
Do not travelDarfur region is affected by armed conflict, tribal tensions, and humanitarian crisis.
Avoid: Entire Darfur region; South Darfur, North Darfur, West Darfur states.
Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06
Southern Sudan (Upper Nile Region)
Do not travelSouthern regions border South Sudan and face armed group activity.
Avoid: South Sudan border areas; Blue Nile state; parts of Upper Nile.
Source: UK FCDO · Verified 2026-07-06
5 zones rated separately against Government of Canada, UK FCDO. Oldest check on this page: 6 July 2026.