Incident in City of Atbara, Sudan, Results in Curfew

After hundreds of people protested against price increases, the Nile River state’s security committee declared a state of emergency in the city of Atbara, Sudan, after hundreds of people protested against price increases, the Nile River state’s security and imposed a 12-hour curfew from 18:00 to 06:00.

Advice

Travellers in the city should be aware of the curfew and follow local directions by authorities.