Domains of Intervention

Suspended consular services in Khartoum

Until further notice, consular services (entry and residence visas, marriage preparations in Switzerland, etc.) are suspended due to the temporary closure of the embassy of Switzerland in Khartoum. New information on the consular services of the embassy will be published on this page if the situation changes.

Please contact the FDFA Helpline in case of emergency: helpline@eda.admin.ch or +41 800 24 7 365 or +41 58 465 33 33.

The magazine for the Swiss Abroad appears six times a year and provides information about what is happening at home and the activities of Swiss associations abroad. It also answers administrative questions.

Online desk FDFA

Using the FDFA’s online consular services while abroad.

The relevant Swiss representation abroad can answer any questions concerning the FDFA’s online desk.

Darfur

Since 2003, the fighting in Darfur (Western Sudan) has left over 2.6 million internally displaced persons (IDPs) and 230,000 refugees in neighbouring Chad,. The armed hostilities, the systematic destruction of infrastructure and mass expulsions have greatly disrupted living conditions in Darfur.

At present, approximately 4.7 of the 8 million people in Darfur are dependent on international relief.

However, the world's largest humanitarian operation, is coming under massive pressure to reach the affected people. Widespread insecurity, including attacks against humanitarian workers and assets, and exponential increase in banditry is leading to serious constraints in humanitarian access.

Southern Kordofan

The State of South Kordofan continues to suffer from lack of development as peace dividends remain elusive for the State. The integration of the two administrative systems, as stipulated in the CPA, is facing ongoing delays. Political instability combined with intertribal conflicts cause a serious hindrance for development of the State.

In South Kordofan, access to improved sanitation facilities is 60.2%. However, access to both water supply and sanitation facilities is much lower in former SPLM areas and western parts of South Kordofan (14.2%). Conflicts over water points are frequent and cases of cholera are reported annually in the rainy season. Accessing vulnerable population is a major challenge and the need for WASH Services in South Kordofan is very high.