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Sudanese University Professors Stage Nationwide Strike; Security Forces Arrest Academics

31 March, 2026.Sudan.4 sources

Key Takeaways

Nationwide, comprehensive open-ended strike by Sudanese university professors continues with near-universal participation.
Security forces arrested several university professors amid protests and campus disruptions.
Demands include higher salaries, a new pay structure, and charter of service conditions.

Nationwide Professors Strike

Professors continued a nationwide open-ended strike for a third day.

“Sudanese university professors continued a nationwide open-ended strike for a third consecutive day yesterday, with organisers reporting full participation, as security forces reportedly arrested academics and dispersed protest activities”

Dabanga Radio TV Online

The Sudanese University Professors Committee said the strike reached 100 percent response.

Dabanga Radio TV Online

Students returned to in-person classes in Khartoum after two years of remote study.

Security Forces Arrest Academics

Security forces arrested academics and dispersed protests at multiple universities.

Eleven professors from the University of Kordofan were detained.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Two professors remained in custody after overnight interrogation.

Demands and Solidarity

Professors demanded implementation of a revised salary structure.

“Khartoum — Al-Quds Al-Arabi: The Sudanese University Professors Committee announced on Monday that the comprehensive open strike would continue for a second day in a row, noting that about 95% of participants were adhering to it, in parallel with arrests targeting several university professors”