SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Reuters - Sudan frees thousands of prisoners as coronavirus precaution

25/3/2020: Reuters - Sudan frees thousands of prisoners as coronavirus precaution

 Reuters report that Sudan has released 4,217 prisoners as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus. A health ministry official said those freed had been tested for possible infections.

 Reuters state that the Sudanese health system is in a poor state after years without investment and an exodus of doctors to seek work in Gulf Arab countries.

 Reuters further note that Sudan has closed all its airports, ports and land crossings to mitigate the spread of coronavirus, with only humanitarian, commercial and technical support shipments excluded from the restrictions.