Starlink in Sudan7 publicly reported Starlink problems in Sudan since 2022: outages, prices, disputes and court cases, each linked to its source.
Documented statements and actions by Elon Musk and his companies concerning Sudan's politics, government, courts or regulators, with the official response.
SpaceX notified subscribers in Sudan that Starlink would stop operating there from 30 April 2024, saying the service may only be used in authorised countries.
Response: Nearly 100 humanitarian and rights groups, including Save the Children, urged Musk to keep Starlink running, warning a cutoff could amount to collective punishment
(Arab News).
| Date | Matter | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2024 | NGOs warn Elon Musk of ‘collective punishment’ if Starlink in Sudan is shut down | Regulator | Reported |
| 26 Apr 2024 | Starlink to shut down operations in Sudan | Regulator | Reported |
| 3 Apr 2024 | Smuggled Starlink dishes throw lifeline to some in war-torn Sudan | Regulator | Reported |
| 18 Mar 2024 | Smuggling and Starlink: How Sudan's army and the RSF profit from war | Regulator | Reported |
| 31 Jan 2024 | Sudanese army-aligned authorities ban Starlink imports and use Sudan Ministry of Communications | Regulator | Reported |
According to Geeska, army-aligned authorities banned the import, possession and use of Starlink devices on 31 January 2024 and confiscated thousands of terminals, while the RSF relied on smuggled units.