Sudan: Security and Crime Situation Stabilized Across Sudan in July

What the report says

Sudan’s Interior Ministry and Police Forces Headquarters said the country’s security and crime situation was broadly stable in July, according to a monthly briefing reported by the Sudan News Agency and distributed by AllAfrica. The update was dated Aug. 10, 2026, and reviewed conditions across Sudan’s states.

Police spokesperson Brig. Gen. Fath Al-Rahman Mohamed Al-Toum said criminal reports totaled 18,619 during the month, up from 13,012 in the previous month. He also said 14,532 suspects were arrested, down from 20,432 in the comparable prior period. Despite the rise in reports, the briefing said the overall security environment remained calm.

Authorities attributed the situation to coordination efforts involving joint patrols and checkpoints. The ministry also held meetings during the month on security and the enforcement of state authority, while the police leadership inspected several sites. The briefing said attention was also given to border crossings, removing informal settlements, and combating crimes involving motorcycles.

The report matters because Sudan has faced prolonged instability in recent years, and official monthly briefings are one way the government signals progress on public order. In this case, the figures suggest a mixed picture: more reports were recorded, but fewer arrests were made than in the previous month.