US Embassy in Sudan warns Americans to 'shelter in place' amid apparent coup
By Laura Kelly - 10/25/21 11:49 AM EDT
The U.S. Embassy in Sudan is advising Americans to shelter in place amid an apparent military coup in the country and warning that flights are grounded.
The embassy further warns of potential violence occurring amid protests that emerged against the military takeover.
“Sudanese Armed Forces have announced they are in control of the government. Demonstrations have been reported in Khartoum and around the country. There are unverified reports of violence against protesters. Flights are not leaving the country,” reads the warning on the embassy’s website.
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“American citizens are advised to be aware of their surroundings and shelter in place, which includes not traveling to the U.S. Embassy or the international airports in Khartoum and Port Sudan.”
Sudan’s top general on Monday announced that the military had dissolved the transitional civilian-military government and senior government officials, including Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok, were reportedly detained.
The White House and State Department officials expressed alarm over the situation in Sudan, saying they rejected the military takeover and calling for the immediate release of arrested officials.
“We reject the actions by the military and call for the immediate release of the prime minister and others who have been placed under house arrest,” White House principal deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters aboard Air Force One on Monday morning.
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