George
I do not want to play down the atrocities occurring in western Sudan, but when I lived there in the mid-80s it was the south which was a no-go area due to the civil war with John Garang’s Sudan People's Liberation Army. Now, unfortunately, it’s Darfur. Meanwhile, life in the north and on the east coast goes on relatively normally.
Keep in mind that Sudan is the largest country in Africa, something like a thousand kilometers from Khartoum to the western border as the crow flies. This is a major reason why the government gets away with its persecution but it also means that the major cities (Khartoum & Port Sudan) are not usually affected by war - aside from economically.
You are right not to postpone your trip. Sudan is a brilliant country to visit. Bad things happen everywhere but you shouldn’t worry unnecessarily about your personal safety in Sudan (if you stay in the stable areas).
Stephan
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