Sudan: Airspace Restrictions Expanded and Evacuation Talks
The Sudan Civil Aviation Authority has widened flight restrictions over the republic, extending the closure of Sudanese airspace to all aircraft until 30 April. The notification was announced by the press service of Khartoum International Airport on the social platform commonly used by many readers. The aviation authority issued a NOTAM to aircrews to inform them of the extended airspace closure, and the Sudanese Armed Forces warned that any breach would be met with penalties and consequences. (Attribution: Sudan Civil Aviation Authority)
On April 22, the Russian ambassador to Sudan stated that Moscow stands ready to assist in evacuating Russian citizens from the country should the situation allow. The ambassador emphasized that removal of nationals would proceed as soon as a safe opportunity presents itself, provided conditions in Khartoum, the nation’s capital, do not deteriorate significantly. (Attribution: Russian Embassy in Sudan)
In Khartoum, the political and security situation has grown more complex. Beginning in the morning, the de facto leadership of the country has appeared to be in an open phase of conflict between the armed forces—led by the army commander Abdel Fattah al-Burhan—and the Commander of the Emergency Response Forces, General Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo. The involvement and actions of these two forces have dominated the scene in Sudan since mid-April, affecting civilian life, air travel, and international responses. (Attribution: Sudanese Military Communications Office)