Khartoum Makes CCTV Cameras Mandatory for Commercial and Service Establishments

Khartoum – Sudanhorizon

The Khartoum Locality Security Coordination Committee has directed that the issuance of business licences for commercial and service establishments for 2027 be conditional on the installation of surveillance cameras, making them a mandatory requirement for obtaining licences.

The directive was issued during a meeting of the committee today, chaired by Locality Executive Director Abdel Moneim Al-Bashir. The meeting discussed security and preventive measures aimed at strengthening security and combating crime. The committee emphasised the importance of surveillance cameras in supporting the efforts of regular forces and maintaining security in partnership with citizens.

The committee approved the formation of a joint operations room comprising security and executive authorities to remove encroachments, violations and negative practices, particularly around markets and vital areas. The initiative aims to enforce order and improve conditions in the targeted locations.

The committee also announced that campaigns to regulate the carrying of firearms in public places would continue under State Emergency Order No. 5, issued in 2024. It also confirmed the implementation of regulations governing the presence of regular forces at fuel stations. The committee noted that the fuel crisis had eased, with a significant improvement in diesel supplies expected in the coming days.

On crime prevention, the committee called for intensified anti-drug campaigns in suspected areas, alongside the continuation of security patrols and enforcement campaigns in areas experiencing security vulnerabilities and crime hotspots.

Regarding public services, the committee announced that the installation of electricity transformers at the Western Central Market’s refrigeration section had been completed. It confirmed that all necessary arrangements had been finalised to connect traders to the electricity supply, following the completion of connection procedures at the distribution offices.

The meeting also reviewed preparations for the launch of a major cleaning and environmental sanitation campaign across the state’s localities. The campaign is scheduled to begin in Khartoum Locality and continue for 50 consecutive days.

On the security and criminal situation, the committee’s report revealed that three suspects had been arrested over alleged collaboration with the militia during the past week. It also reported that 15 verdicts had been issued in cases involving collaboration with the rebellion, including five prison sentences, four death sentences and six acquittals. Five other suspects had been referred to court, while additional cases had been referred to the Prosecution for Crimes Against the State.

The report further stated that security patrols had apprehended 101 foreign nationals for violating residency laws during the previous week, in addition to 50 people accused of public intoxication. Legal procedures were taken against those arrested.

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