Sudan’s ousted former president Omar al-Bashir has reportedly been moved to a military-supervised residence in Khartoum as questions continue over possible medical treatment abroad.
Sudan Tribune reported that Bashir was transferred from Alia Specialist Hospital in Omdurman to an undisclosed residential compound overseen by military authorities.
The reported transfer comes after the 82-year-old was moved from the northern city of Merowe to the Omdurman hospital for further medical examinations.
Bashir moved to Khartoum residence
According to Sudan Tribune, members of Bashir’s family have visited him at the compound.
They reportedly checked on his condition and discussed his medical and personal needs with officials.
A source cited by the outlet said Bashir was in good condition and receiving close medical attention. Senior government officials had also reportedly visited him.
However, the identities of those officials were not disclosed.
It remains unclear whether the residence is a temporary arrangement or represents a longer-term change in Bashir’s custody.
Questions remain over treatment abroad
The development comes amid conflicting accounts about whether Bashir could leave Sudan for medical treatment.
His lawyer, Mohamed al-Hassan al-Amin, said earlier this week that military authorities had given preliminary approval for overseas treatment.
According to the lawyer, Bashir requires medical examinations and procedures that are not available in Sudan.
However, Bashir’s family later said it had received no official notification approving treatment abroad.
The family said his health had deteriorated. It also appealed to Sudan’s army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan to allow Bashir to receive specialist treatment outside the country.
No final decision on overseas treatment has been announced.
Bashir remains wanted by ICC
Bashir ruled Sudan for nearly three decades before being removed from power in April 2019 following months of mass protests.
He later faced domestic proceedings over the 1989 military coup that brought him to power. That trial was suspended after Sudan’s war began in April 2023.
Bashir is also wanted by the International Criminal Court.
The ICC issued arrest warrants against him in 2009 and 2010 over allegations of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur.
He remains listed as wanted by the court.
Any potential decision allowing Bashir to travel abroad for medical treatment could therefore raise legal and political questions.