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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.

Osman Mirghani, editor of "Al-Tayar" newspaper, speaks to an AFP journalist in Khartoum, Sudan, 25 February 2017, ASHRAF SHAZLY/AFP/Getty Images

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's President Omar al-Bashir disembarks from his jet upon arrival at Khartoum International Airport, returning from Qatar, 23 January 2019, ASHRAF SHAZLY/AFP/Getty Images

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.

Sudanese demonstrators gather during an anti-government protest in the Haj Yousef neighbourhood, in Khartoum, 22 January 2019, STRINGER/AFP/Getty Images

Internet shutdowns are governments’ new weapon of choice

Governments are shutting down the internet while using brute force to silence their citizens.

Sudanese protesters, affected by tear gas, cover their faces during an anti-government demonstration in the capital Khartoum, 6 January 2019, Stringer/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

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.

Idris Suleiman (C), political secretary of the Popular Congress Party, speaks during a press conference at the party's headquarters in Khartoum, Sudan, 26 December 2018; the party has called for a probe in the killings of protesters, ASHRAF SHAZLY/AFP/Getty Images

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.

Osman Mirgani, editor of the "Al-Tayyar" newspaper, sits at his office in Khartoum, Sudan, 25 February 2017, ASHRAF SHAZLY/AFP/Getty Images

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.

Sudanese police stand guard outside the US embassy during a demonstration in the capital Khartoum, 3 November 2015, ASHRAF SHAZLY/AFP/Getty Images

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.

A Sudanese man works at a bakery in the capital Khartoum on 5 January 2018. Angry Sudanese queued outside bakeries in Khartoum as bread prices doubled overnight, ASHRAF SHAZLY/AFP/Getty Images

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.

Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, talks with Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir during their meeting in the Black Sea resort of Sochi, Russia, 23 November 2017, Sputnik/Mikhail Klimentyev/Kremlin via REUTERS

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.

People watch a football match before Ramadan breakfast in Abu Shouk Camp in North Darfur, Sudan, 15 June 2017, REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah

Sudan censors newspapers for reporting FIFA suspension of Sudan Football Association

Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) have ordered the editors of a sports newspaper to remove articles pertaining to FIFA’s suspension of the Sudan Football Association from membership in the group.