FCDO Issues 'Against All Travel' Advisory for Sudan – Ongoing Military Conflict
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued an 'against all travel' advisory for Sudan due to ongoing military conflict in Khartoum and other parts of the country. The British Embassy in Khartoum remains closed and no British consular staff are present in-country. The advisory was updated on 7 May 2026, specifically referencing updated information on operations in Sudanese airports. Multiple ceasefires have been declared but repeatedly broken.
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Medium impact. The ongoing Sudan civil conflict represents a significant war risk and political violence exposure for insurers with interests in Sudan, including aviation, property, and war risk lines. The advisory update referencing airport operations may indicate new disruptions affecting aviation and cargo coverages. However, Sudan's limited foreign investment and trade activity constrains the breadth of insured losses in the London market.
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