US embassy in Sudan resumes operations

KHARTOUM, Nov 16 (AFP) — The United States embassy in the Sudanese capital Khartoum on Sunday resumed operations after suspending them for nearly a week because of a security threat.

The embassy said in a statement faxed to AFP that it “resumed normal operations on Sunday”, adding, however, that “continued embassy operations are subject to constant review.”

It added that there would be no non-immigrant visa interviews in Khartoum.

The US embassy announced last Sunday that it would “suspend normal operations as of November 12,” noting it would also be closed on Tuesday for the Veterans’ Day holiday in the United States.

“This action is the result of a credible and specific threat to US interests in Khartoum,” it said at the time.

The mission also advised US nationals to be cautious and avoid gatherings of foreigners.

Last Friday, the United States replaced an existing March 26 travel warning, which noted the ongoing civil war in Sudan and anti-Western and American sentiment but made no mention of “terrorist threats.”

The new one warned of “terrorist actions may include suicide operations, bombings, or kidnappings.”