Khartoum – A Sudanese security committee has ordered a ban on carrying weapons in Khartoum State and announced plans to remove military formations from the capital as part of a to strengthen security and restore public order.

The decisions were adopted during the eighth meeting of the Committee for Security Control and Enforcement of State Authority, chaired by Lieutenant General Hassan Daoud Kabroun and attended by senior military and security officials, according to a statement issued by the committee’s media office.

The committee said authorities would begin implementing measures to clear Khartoum of military formations, collect weapons and enhance security across the state. The plan also includes the removal of informal settlements and intensified efforts to enforce law and order.

The measures come as Sudanese authorities seek to restore stability in Khartoum following months of conflict-related disruption and recurring security incidents in parts of the capital.

The committee also ordered a strict response to security violations committed by either military personnel or civilians, imposed a ban on carrying weapons within the state and prohibited the use of motorcycles. Security agencies were instructed to increase patrols and establish additional checkpoints across Khartoum’s localities.

According to the statement, coordination with the Khartoum State Security Committee, headed by Governor Ahmed Othman Hamza, will be strengthened to ensure implementation of the measures and prevent activities deemed threatening to public security.

Khartoum was one of the main battlegrounds during the conflict that erupted between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in April 2023, with large parts of the capital witnessing extensive destruction, displacement and a breakdown of public services.

Efforts to remove weapons and military formations from the capital have periodically been discussed since 2025 as part of wider plans to restore security and reestablish state authority. Previous initiatives, however, were not fully implemented, and authorities provided limited public explanations regarding delays or obstacles.

The committee said specialized bodies would immediately begin implementing the new directives as part of a broader strategy aimed at consolidating stability and reinforcing state authority in Khartoum.

Despite recent improvements in security conditions, residents continue to report sporadic security incidents and concerns over public safety, highlighting the challenges facing authorities as they seek to restore normalcy in the capital.