Media targeted during Sudan’s military coup
Freedom of expression and digital rights come under fire during Sudan’s military coup, as journalists are detained and access to socal media is blocked once more.
Sudan tightens cybercrime law as army pursues “fake news”
Sudan’s joint civilian and military transitional government amended the cybercrime law in July making it more punitive, while the army recently appointed a commissioner with the mandate to sue online army critics.
Press freedom in Sudan still in transition
Changes in Sudan’s media landscape are insignificant and despite the installation of a civilian-led government, the remnants of Bashir’s 30 years of dictatorial rule linger on.
Sudan’s former president Omar Al Bashir may face trial for crimes
Sudan’s rulers have agreed to cooperate with the International Criminal Court to bring former leader Omar al-Bashir to justice.
Four media outlets closed down in Sudan
The new Sudanese government has closed down four media outlets that were aligned to former President Al Bashir’s government.
They were shouting ‘Kill them’: Seeking accountability for the violent repression during Sudan’s demonstrations
According to a new Human Rights Watch report, the deadly attacks on demonstrators in Sudan in June could be considered crimes against humanity.
Directive banning reporting of corruption in Sudan condemned by RSF
A directive prohibiting media houses from reporting on corruption, sent out by Sudan’s media regulatory body acting on instructions from the Military Transitional Authority, has been condemned.
Editor in chief Osman Mirghani detained in unknown location
Osman Mirghani, the editor-in-chief of independent newspaper Al Tayar, was arrested by National Intelligence and Security Service agents and is being detained at an unknown location.
Sudan revokes credentials of foreign press
As protests continue, Sudanese authorities have revoked the credentials of at least 6 journalists working for international news outlets, including Qatar-based broadcaster Al-Jazeera.
Internet shutdowns are governments’ new weapon of choice
Governments are shutting down the internet while using brute force to silence their citizens.
Several critical journalists detained as protests in Sudan continue
CPJ is calling on Sudanese authorities to release the 3 journalists recently detained after publishing columns in support of the widespread protests that have included calls for President Omar al Bashir to resign.
RSF alarmed by new crackdown on media in Sudan
The crackdown on the Sudanese media, which has included arrests, attacks on journalists, publication bans and Internet cuts, was prompted by a nine-day-old wave of anti-government protests that were triggered by food and fuel price hikes.
Two journalists jailed for a month for defamation after refusing to pay fine
Editor Ashram Abdelaziz and journalist Hassan Warag of the independent daily Al-Jareeda, were convicted for defamation by the Khartoum Press and Publications Court and jailed when they refused to pay the optional fine.
Sudan: Peaceful demonstrators arrested, attacked
Demonstrations across Sudan began on 6 January, and on several occasions since then, Sudanese authorities have used excessive force to disperse demonstrators, including beating peaceful demonstrators with sticks and batons, and firing tear gas into crowds.
Sudan: Journalists arrested while covering protests against bread price hikes
The National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) arrested 15 journalists, including AFP, Reuters and BBC reporters, as they covered protests against unprecedented bread price hikes in Sudan.
Sudan’s intelligence services confiscate copies of opposition newspapers
Over the course of nine days, agents from Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) confiscated all copies of four opposition newspapers Al-Tayar, Al-Watan, Al-Jarida, and Akhir Lahza from the printers.