Sudan: Avoid all travel
OFFICIAL WARNING: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada advises against all travel to Sudan. The security situation in parts of Sudan is highly unstable due to high levels of armed conflict and violent crime.
Canadians currently in Sudan are strongly advised to exercise caution, restrict their movements, avoid large crowds and demonstrations, follow the advice of local authorities, and monitor local media on a daily basis.
There is increased military activity in the states along the shared border with South Sudan. Direct military confrontations in March-April 2012 have greatly increased the security risks. Fighting in the border regions has severely affected 480,000 people, according to UN estimates. Canadians in these areas are advised to leave immediately.
Sudan has declared a state of emergency in the states bordering South Sudan and has suspended all flights to and from South Sudan.
There is a threat from terrorism and kidnapping throughout Sudan. Canadians are strongly advised to maintain a heightened level of vigilance, including in their neighbourhoods and places of work.
Go to www.voyage.gc.ca for more information on these advisories, or call 1-800-267-6788 FREE 1-800-267-6788 in Canada and United States.