Sudan and the UK
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Guidance for British people in Sudan, including information on safety and security, entry requirements and travel warnings.
The UK government has concluded its successful evacuation operation and announced that it will provide £5 million of lifesaving aid to people fleeing Sudan.
UK Ambassador to Sudan deployed to Addis Ababa
Press release
Giles Lever will support the UK’s diplomatic regional response to Sudan from British Embassy in Ethiopia.
2,197 people safely evacuated from Sudan by the UK
Press release
The UK government has evacuated 2,197 people to safety from Sudan, in the longest and largest airlift by any Western nation during the crisis.
UK government response to the situation in Sudan, 24 April 2023: Minister Mitchell's statement
Statement to Parliament
Minister for International Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell gave an update to the House of Commons on the government’s response to the situation in...
Our mission
We help develop a Sudan at peace with itself and neighbours, meeting the needs and aspirations of its people. We are currently pursuing all diplomatic avenues to end the violence and de-escalate tensions.