Indian Diaspora in Sudan

The settled Indian community in Sudan (now about 1500) is about 150 years young. The first Indian Luvchand Amarchand Shah, a Gujarati trader who imported goods from India, is believed to have come to Sudan from Aden in the early 1860s. When his business expanded, he brought his relatives from Saurashtra, who in turn invited their own friends and family. This is how the Indian community grew and developed in Sudan.

From the small towns in the eastern part of the country, (Port Sudan and Sawakin) the early Indian pioneers moved into the interior of the country and settled down in Omdurman, Kassala, Gedaref and Wad Medani.

After evacuation of Indians under Operation Kaveri which concluded on 4th of May 2023, around 100 Indians are present in Sudan.

Useful links:

Indian community email address: indiansinsudan[at]gmail[dot]com

Indian community Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Indians.sudan/