What's the government response timeline for Sudan?

Jan 28: "Sudan takes measures against coronavirus" https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-takes-measures-against-coronavirus

Quotation (bio): Sudanese Government Coved Outreach Initiative 19 - Coordination initiative to promote health awareness and education on Covid 19 and the new Coronavirus Link: https://twitter.com/taq6iya

Link: https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-gbv-sub-sector-guidance-covid-19-1st-bulletin-22nd-march-2020 Due to a lack of information, it is not clear if there is are any eligibility requirements.

Quote: Sudan closes schools and universities for one month over coronavirus starting from Saturday (14 March) Link: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-sudan/sudan-closes-schools-and-universities-for-one-month-over-coronavirus-idUSKBN211156 Quote: Sudan begins three-week lockdown to contain the outbreak(18 April) Link: https://www.thenational.ae/world/africa/coronavirus-sudan-begins-three-week-lockdown-to-contain-outbreak-1.1008055

Quotation: On 14 March, the Government of Sudan announced that government and private institutions should take measures to reduce congestion in the workplace. Link: https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-flash-update-17-mar-2020-16th-march-2020-one-case-fatal-covid-19-has-been

Quotation: The statement said all public gatherings, such as weddings and social events, will also be banned. Link: https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2020-03-14/sudan-closes-schools-and-universities-for-one-month-over-coronavirus https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/coronavirus-measures-sudan-s-council-of-ministers-issue-directions

March 14 statement includes a ban of all public gatherings such as weddings and social events. An order regarding gathering restrictions was not to be found in English; assuming that such events are usually 100+ people and are now banned, the marking here is matching.

"Public gatherings such as weddings, condolences, and other public events are suspended" - https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/coronavirus-measures-sudan-s-council-of-ministers-issue-directions

Quote (updated April 24): "Sudan On March 16, Sudan closed all airports, ports and land crossings. Only humanitarian, commercial and technical support shipments were excluded from the restrictions." Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/03/coronavirus-travel-restrictions-border-shutdowns-country-200318091505922.html Quote (US Embassy): "Until further notice, all commercial flights to Sudan have been cancelled and all land borders have been closed." Link: https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Monitoring of arrivals and follow up: https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-flash-update-16-mar-2020-sudan-creates-two-covid-19-isolation-centres-khartoum

No explicit stay at home recommendation, but a curfew signals at the issue. "Sudan will impose a nationwide curfew starting on Tuesday beginning at 8 p.m. (1800 GMT) and lasting until 6 a.m. to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, a member of the ruling transitional council said on Monday. Sudan will also halt all long-haul bus trips between cities and states beginning on Thursday from 6 p.m. local time, the council member, Sadig Tawir, said on state television." https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-sudan/sudan-imposes-10-hour-night-time-curfew-to-curb-coronavirus-spread-idUKKBN21A39P

"Sudan will impose a nationwide curfew starting on Tuesday beginning at 8 p.m. (1800 GMT) and lasting until 6 a.m. to help curb the spread of the coronavirus, a member of the ruling transitional council said on Monday. Sudan will also halt all long-haul bus trips between cities and states beginning on Thursday from 6 p.m. local time, the council member, Sadig Tawir, said on state television." https://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-health-coronavirus-sudan/sudan-imposes-10-hour-night-time-curfew-to-curb-coronavirus-spread-idUKKBN21A39P

Quote: "Effective 6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2020 and until further notice, the Government of Sudan has banned all public transportation between cities and states." Link: https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Quote (updated): "The previously announced 6:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. curfew and ban on public transportation between cities and states for the rest of Sudan remain unchanged." Link: https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/ Quote: "Khartoum has been paced under a three-week lockdown as health ministry reports 30 new coronavirus cases in a day." Link: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/04/sudan-locks-capital-khartoum-coronavirus-cases-rise-200418134801982.html

"Sudan will impose a lockdown on the capital Khartoum for three weeks after 10 more cases of the new coronavirus were discovered on Monday, its information minister said." https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-sudan/sudan-imposes-lockdown-on-capital-after-10-new-coronavirus-cases-idUSKCN21V1JR

Quotation: On 14 March, the Government of Sudan announced that government and private institutions should take measures to reduce congestion in the workplace. Link: https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-flash-update-17-mar-2020-16th-march-2020-one-case-fatal-covid-19-has-been

Quotation (bio): Sudanese Government Coved Outreach Initiative 19 - Coordination initiative to promote health awareness and education on Covid 19 and the new Coronavirus Link: https://twitter.com/taq6iya

Sudanese authorities announced on Monday, April 13, that a three-week lockdown in Khartoum and Omdurman will come into effect on Saturday, April 18, after ten cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) were confirmed in the country. Only essential services will remain open, while employees will be granted a paid leave of absence. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/332021/sudan-three-week-lockdown-in-khartoum-and-omdurman-to-take-effect-from-april-18-update-5

"Authorities in Sudan have announced a 21-day lockdown in Khartoum from April 18 to curb the spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Specific provisions of the lockdown that have been released include: All residents are required to remain at home unless obtaining or providing essential goods or services from grocery stores or pharmacies. Government and private sector employees are granted a leave of absence with pay. Essential service providers are exempt from the lockdown." - https://www.worldaware.com/covid-19-alert-sudan-imposes-21-day-lockdown-khartoum-april-18

More Sudanese states close borders against Covid-19 https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/more-sudanese-states-close-borders-against-covid-19

Lockdown extends to states as 12 new coronavirus cases reported in Sudan https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/lockdown-extends-to-states-as-12-new-coronavirus-cases-in-sudan

Covid-19: Lockdown in El Gedaref, social distancing tested in Sudan states https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/covid-19-precautions-total-lockdown-in-el-gedaref-social-distancing-tested-in-sudan-states

On Thursday, hundreds of members of the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces militia were deployed in the streets in Khartoum to enforce the measures taken by the government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. https://www.dabangasudan.org/en/all-news/article/sudan-s-military-employed-to-enforce-anti-covid-19-measures

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MoFEP) has also been working on different options to support the population during the COVID-19 lockdown. Among the activities, the MoFEP developed a plan to scale up financing to the health sector and provide cash transfers to 80 per cent of the population–more than 30 million people–most of them informal sector workers whose livelihoods will likely be affected by the restrictions. Each person will receive SDG500,00 (around US$9,00) per month, according to the Ministry. In addition, the MoFEP informed it would carry out a civil service salary reform to help those on fixed incomes; cushion the private sector through tax and customs exemptions; and it is also evaluating possible support for exporters and other productive industries affected by exchange rates and depreciation. https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-7-may-2020

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MoFEP) has also been working on different options to support the population during the COVID-19 lockdown. Among the activities, the MoFEP developed a plan to scale up financing to the health sector and provide cash transfers to 80 per cent of the population–more than 30 million people–most of them informal sector workers whose livelihoods will likely be affected by the restrictions. Each person will receive SDG500,00 (around US$9,00) per month, according to the Ministry. In addition, the MoFEP informed it would carry out a civil service salary reform to help those on fixed incomes; cushion the private sector through tax and customs exemptions; and it is also evaluating possible support for exporters and other productive industries affected by exchange rates and depreciation. https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-7-may-2020

Partial lock down measures continue: https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-7-may-2020

Partial lock down measures continue: https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-7-may-2020

Partial lock down measures continue: https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-7-may-2020

Partial lock down measures continue: https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-7-may-2020

Partial lock down measures continue: https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-7-may-2020

Partial lock down measures continue: https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-7-may-2020

Partial lock down measures continue: https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-7-may-2020

Sudanese authorities announced on Monday, May 18, that lockdown measures in Khartoum state will be extended through Tuesday, June 2, due to the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Under lockdown measures, individuals are allowed limited movement within their neighborhoods to purchase necessities. Only essential services will remain open, while employees will be granted a paid leave of absence. https://www.garda.com/crisis24/news-alerts/343276/sudan-lockdown-in-khartoum-state-extended-through-june-2-update-9

Khartoum State has extended its lockdown for another two weeks from 3 June until 18 June with the same measures in place, except for the curfew timing, which has changed to 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/sites/www.humanitarianresponse.info/files/documents/files/dtm_sudan_mobility_restriction_dashboard_6.pdf

Khartoum State has extended its lockdown for another two weeks from 3 June until 18 June with the same measures in place, except for the curfew timing, which has changed to 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/sites/www.humanitarianresponse.info/files/documents/files/dtm_sudan_mobility_restriction_dashboard_6.pdf

Khartoum State has extended its lockdown for another two weeks from 3 June until 18 June with the same measures in place, except for the curfew timing, which has changed to 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/sites/www.humanitarianresponse.info/files/documents/files/dtm_sudan_mobility_restriction_dashboard_6.pdf

Khartoum International Airport (KRT) is closed for entry and exit until 14 June 2020. This excludes scheduled cargo flights; humanitarian aid and technical and humanitarian support flights; flights of companies operating in the oil fields; and evacuation flights for foreign nationals. Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU) is also closed for entry and exit. https://www.humanitarianresponse.info/sites/www.humanitarianresponse.info/files/documents/files/dtm_sudan_mobility_restriction_dashboard_6.pdf

Khartoum State has extended its lockdown (see previous notes) for another two weeks from 3 to 18 June. People can access neighbourhood shops, bakeries and pharmacies between 6 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily. https://reports.unocha.org/en/country/sudan/

Schools remain closed. https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-4-june-2020

Borders/flights: All land borders closed. Sudan extends the closure of airports for international and domestic passenger flights until 15 June 2020. This excludes scheduled cargo, humanitarian aid and technical and humanitarian support flights; airlines operating in the oil fields; and evacuation flights for foreign nationals. https://reliefweb.int/report/sudan/sudan-situation-report-4-june-2020

Different news items mentions about lock down in state of Khartoum only.Such measure like closing public transport closure, internal movement applies only to state of Khartoum. So it should be targeted .Previous dates must be reviewed carefully. LinK https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/covid-19-sudan-extends-partial-lockdown-until-june-18/1861417 Link: https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2020/6/18/sudan-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-in-khartoum-state

Different news items mentions about lock down in state of Khartoum only.Such measure like closing public transport closure, internal movement applies only to state of Khartoum. So it should be targeted .Previous dates must be reviewed carefully. LinK https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/covid-19-sudan-extends-partial-lockdown-until-june-18/1861417 Link: https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2020/6/18/sudan-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-in-khartoum-state

Different news items mentions about lock down in state of Khartoum only.Such measure like closing public transport closure, internal movement applies only to state of Khartoum. So it should be targeted .Previous dates must be reviewed carefully. LinK https://www.aa.com.tr/en/africa/covid-19-sudan-extends-partial-lockdown-until-june-18/1861417 Link: https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2020/6/18/sudan-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-in-khartoum-state

No new policy found so previous policy is assumed to be continued.

No new policy has been identified so previous policy is assumed to be continued.

According to Reuters 21st June, Sudan is extending lockdown measures brought in to halt the spread of coronavirus in Khartoum state until 29 June, its Security and Defence Council announced Wednesday according to Reuters.Link https://english.alaraby.co.uk/english/news/2020/6/18/sudan-extends-coronavirus-lockdown-in-khartou

According to UK FCO: all public departments and institutions remain closed, except core institutions including security agencies, hospitals and pharmacies http://archive.vn/rczgI

According to UK FCO: all private companies, shops and stores are closed, except bakeries, supermarkets and haulage companies http://archive.vn/rczgI

According to UK FCO: there is a nationwide ban on public gatherings - public and private gatherings are banned http://archive.vn/rczgI

According to UK FCO : Internal flights and all bus services between States have been suspended until further notice. The Sudanese authorities have imposed a 24/7 lockdown in Khartoum state, which remains in place. Curfews are in effect throughout the rest of the country, enforced by the police and armed forces. http://archive.vn/rczgI

The Sudanese authorities have imposed a 24/7 lockdown in Khartoum state, which remains in place. Curfews are in effect throughout the rest of the country, enforced by the police and armed forces. http://archive.vn/rczgI

The Sudanese authorities have imposed a 24/7 lockdown in Khartoum state, which remains in place. Curfews are in effect throughout the rest of the country, enforced by the police and armed forces. Internal flights and all bus services between States have been suspended until further notice. http://archive.vn/rczgI

On July 1 the government of Sudan started the implementation of the Direct Cash Support project for Sudanese families. Each person will receive SDG500,00 (around US$9,00) per month. https://suna-sd.net/en/single?id=673854

Effective July 8, the government of Sudan has authorised the reopening of shops, restaurants, and limited government services. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/07/sudan-begins-easing-coronavirus-lockdown-measures-200708151450416.html

The Government of Sudan has authorised public transportation to restart operating as of July 8, 2020. Restrictions continue to apply during curfew hours. https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

As of July 8 the Government of Sudan has moved to a 6:00pm to 6:00am curfew in Khartoum. All persons are able to move freely, including across bridges, from 6:00am to 6:00pm local time. https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Effective July 13, the government of Sudan has authorised the partial reopening of the Khartoum International Airport to international flights (from Egypt, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates). https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Still current, https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-

Still current, https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-

Still current, https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-

Still current, including curfew requirements: https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

In Khartoum, "From 6:00pm to 6:00am, movement, including across bridges, is restricted; this message will be updated with more details as they become available."; "The previously announced ban on public transportation between cities and states for the rest of Sudan remains unchanged." https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

Still current. Limited international travel allowed, while remainder remains banned or impossible: "The border with Egypt was also partially opened facilitating the return of about 2,000 Sudanese citizens stranded in Egypt due to border closure. The Sudanese authorities also announced the resumption of flights to/from Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey starting July 14, 2020, following a 4 month ban." https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Still current

Can't find any current measures, other than: "The government has drafted regulations on forbearance of loan repayments for three months to ease the pressure on private sector." https://www.imf.org/en/Topics/imf-and-covid19/Policy-Responses-to-COVID-19

Still current

Still appears to be current as no specific eligibility requirements can be found. However, testing capacity is reported to be extremely limited with significant delays. https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan/coronavirus

Still current

No change. http://archive.today/2020.08.04-223058/ https://en.unesco.org/covid19/educationresponse http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015621/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-

No change. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015621/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-

No change. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015621/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-

No change http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015621/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-

No change http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015753/ https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

The Sudanese authorities are still imposing curfews throughout the country, enforced by the police and armed forces. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015621/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus-

No change. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015621/ https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/coronavirus- http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015753/ https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

No change. http://archive.today/2020.08.05-015753/ https://sd.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/

In El Borgaig in the Northern State of Sudan, social and public events are banned, and prayers in mosques and other places of worship have been suspended until further notice as a result of an increase in the number of Covid-positive cases. See the article in Dabanga, archived: http://archive.vn/3a8u9

As a result of a rapid increase in the number of cases in El Borgaig in the Northern State of Sudan, state borders have been closed and a curfew from 15:00 until 05:00 imposed for a period of 10 days until 15 August. In addition, social and public events are banned, and prayers in mosques and other places of worship have been suspended until further notice. See the article/s in Dabanga, archived: http://archive.vn/3a8u9; http://archive.vn/qZ6un

As a result of a rapid increase in the number of cases in El Borgaig in the Northern State of Sudan, state borders have been closed and a curfew from 15:00 until 05:00 imposed for a period of 10 days until 15 August. In addition, social and public events are banned, and prayers in mosques and other places of worship have been suspended until further notice. See the article/s in Dabanga, archived: http://archive.vn/3a8u9; http://archive.vn/qZ6un

All land borders are closed. The Khartoum airport is partially opened since 20 July, and is gradually resuming international and national flights. See further information on ReliefWeb, archived: http://archive.vn/XUivu

The IMF reports that as of 14 August, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sudan resumed domestic air flights between Khartoum and airports in other states (excluding the Northern regions like Dongola and Merowe), while instructing the operators to ensure health protocols and approved mitigation measures are followed. See further online, archived: http://archive.vn/dmcV4

As of 16 August, the curfew in Sudan's Northern State has been lifted and markets reopened. However, wearing face masks, disinfecting vehicles, and following emergency health measures is still required. See the news on Dabanga, archived: http://archive.vn/XmIQP

As of 16 August, the curfew in Sudan's Northern State has been lifted and markets reopened. However, wearing face masks, disinfecting vehicles, and following emergency health measures is still required. See the news on Dabanga, archived: http://archive.vn/XmIQP