A Sudanese state security Committee has directed a sweeping crackdown on security violations in Khartoum, ordering the removal of military presence from the capital and banning the carrying of weapons in public spaces.
The directive, issued by the Committee for Enforcing State Authority and Restoring Security, responds to growing concerns over the visibility of armed vehicles and personnel in markets and residential areas, despite earlier attempts to demilitarize the capital.
The committee noted that armed individuals—largely affiliated with army-aligned factions—continue to operate within civilian spaces, undermining efforts to restore order.
A high-level meeting chaired by Defense Minister Hassan Dawoud Kabroun brought together Interior Minister Babiker Samra Mustafa, Khartoum State Governor Ahmed Osman Hamza, and senior security officials to review enforcement measures.
According to the committee’s media representative, Fath al-Rahman Mohamed al-Tom, the discussions focused on clearing military formations from Khartoum State, collecting weapons, strengthening security infrastructure, and addressing informal settlements as part of broader stabilization efforts.
Immediate directives include strict enforcement against all violations, deployment of patrols and checkpoints, and the establishment of security cordons across localities in the capital. The use of motorcycles has also been banned as part of the new security framework. Authorities emphasized coordination between national and state security structures to prevent further disruptions to public order.
Despite efforts since the recapture of Khartoum in May 2025, sporadic violence and gun-related incidents continue, driven by widespread weapon circulation and the presence of armed groups. In one recent incident on May 2, a confrontation at Sabrin market in Omdurman resulted in fatalities and injuries involving security personnel and a returning soldier.
The latest measures reflect an intensified push by authorities to reassert state control and stabilize the capital’s fragile security environment.
