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Alerts - Sudan

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Sudan

Repression intensifies after border violence

Sudan has stepped up harassment of journalists, censorship and arrests of political opponents in the wake of recent fighting with South Sudan.

Sudan

Journalist detained; newspapers confiscated

The NISS has not disclosed Faisal Mohamed Saleh's health, condition, or whereabouts and has denied him access to his family or a lawyer.

Sudan

IPI condemns newspaper confiscations

The National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) is pursuing a new censorship strategy, journalist Abdelgadir Mohammed Abdelgadir told IPI.

Sudan

Newspaper suspended indefinitely, three other papers' print runs seized

ANHRI denounces "organised campaign aimed at silencing all voices opposed to the regime."

Sudan

Security forces seize independent daily's entire print run

Security forces raided the Khartoum headquarters of "al-Tayar" newspaper on 19 February and seized the paper's entire print run.

Sudan

Two private newspapers shut down by authorities

Within two weeks, two independent and opposition newspapers, "Alwan" and "Rai al-Shaab", have been closed by security forces without explanation.

Sudan

Human Rights Watch calls for end to violence against peaceful protesters

Authorities were urged to immediately release detained activists, opposition members, and others arrested because of their political opinions, or charge them with appropriate crimes.

Sudan

ANHRI condemns arrest of rights activist

Ali Zain al-Abideen, a rights activist known for his critical opinions of the regime, was arrested on 23 December following the publication of a series of critical articles on the website Sudanese Online.

Sudan

Detained Eritrean journalist faces possible forced repatriation

Jamal Osman Hamad was summoned by security forces in Khartoum on 24 October and is being held at an unknown location in the capital. His mobile phone has been switched off since his arrest and none of his colleagues or members of his family have been able to obtain any news of him.

Sudan

Newspaper closed, others suspended or seized, journalists physically attacked

Despite President Omar al-Bashir's announcement more than a month ago that he would release all imprisoned journalists, Abdelrahman Adam, a Radio Dabanga journalist detained since 30 October 2010, has not been freed.

Sudan

Human Rights Watch calls for end to clampdown on opposition party members, government critics

The authorities have reportedly arrested more than 100 real or perceived opponents of the government, including well-known writer, artist and activist Abdelmoniem Rahma.

Sudan

Security forces seize copies of "Al-Jarida" and "Al-Midan" newspapers

"Al-Jarida" believes the confiscation is linked to its initiative to invite journalists from a banned paper to share their writings.

Sudan

RSF calls for release of all imprisoned journalists in wake of president's announcement

President Omar Al-Bashir's recent announcement of his intention to free all jailed journalists was followed by the release of Gafar Alsabki Ibrahim, a journalist with the Arabic-language daily "Al-Sahafa", who had been detained since 3 November 2010.

Sudan

Editor freed on bail, still facing death penalty

The news of Abuzar Ali Al-Amin's release was overshadowed by the confiscation of all copies of the daily "Al-Jarida", the harassment of its staff and the possibility that the ruling National Congress Party will reinstate prior censorship.

Sudan

Security services seize copies of "Al-Jarida" newspaper

The security services did not provide any explanation for the action, which was taken after the newspaper's edition had been printed.

Sudan

ANHRI condemns seizure of "Al-Ahdath" newspapers by security forces

The authorities have been known to confiscate copies of newspapers after they have been printed in order to inflict the heaviest possible financial loss on the publisher, stated ANHRI.

Sudan

ANHRI condemns ongoing trial of Radio Dabanga activists and media professionals

A number of the station's employees are accused of "affecting the reputation of the state" by reporting on the humanitarian situation in Darfur.

Sudan

Journalist sentenced for covering assault case

Amal Habbani opted for a one-month prison sentence after being fined for reporting on the case of a political activist who was assaulted by the security forces.

Sudan

Journalist jailed for reporting on alleged rape

Fatimah Ghazali is the first of a group of journalists to be tried for publishing articles revealing the brutal treatment of activist Safiya Ishag by the National Intelligence and Security Services.

Sudan

Contrived legal proceedings mounted against journalists

Due to be released on 3 July 2011, Abu Zir al-Amin has instead been transferred to the custody of State Security Prosecution for further investigation.

Sudan

More journalists hounded, prosecuted for covering human rights violations

According to RSF, around 10 journalists and media contributors have received court summonses or have been the subject of judicial investigations that are almost certainly the result of complaints brought by the security forces.

Sudan

ANHRI condemns attack on Al Jazeera team in South Kordofan

The Al Jazeera team was heading to Deling city in South Kordofan to cover news when they were stopped by local soldiers at a checkpoint.

Sudan

Journalists who report on rape and torture charged with crimes

"Rather than address the systematic failures that enable torture and rape, the Sudanese government has chosen to subject journalists who cover them to politicised legal proceedings," said CPJ.

Sudan

Media freedom worsens steadily in south, old problems recur in north

Mohammed Arku was arrested by South Sudan's security services for taking photos without government permission, although the area where he was arrested is not a militarised one.

Sudan

Government of Southern Sudan seizes "Juba Post" copies

The paper may have been targeted for a recent article, in which a spokesperson for a southern rebel group claimed that forces loyal to General George Athor would attack Juba before July 2011.

Sudan

Security forces hound journalists who cover their abuses

Faisal Salih, Amal Habbani and Faiz Alselaik were interrogated by the attorney general about their coverage of rape allegations by women activists.

Sudan

Human Rights Watch urges government to investigate and prosecute abuse of protesters by national security officials

"Sudan's abusive national security apparatus is using torture and harassment to silence dissent," said Human Rights Watch.

Sudan

Three journalists freed, five others still detained

Khalid Tawfig was released after almost a month in prison; Ashraf Abdelaziz and Altahir Ibrahim were released after one year in detention.

Sudan

Three employees of opposition weekly freed, three others still held without charge

Kamal Karar, Ibrahim Mirghani and Moawya Abu-Hashim were released after 10 days in detention.

Sudan

Mass arrests of journalists, fears for safety

Nine journalists from the opposition newspaper "Al-Midan" were arrested for their coverage of street protests.

Sudan

Two journalists facing death penalty acquitted

Abouicha Kazem and Abdelgader Bakash were accused of trying to overthrow the Constitution, a charge punishable by hanging.

Sudan / Yemen

Attacks on journalists in Yemen and Sudan amid street protests

According to CPJ, the governments of both countries are attacking journalists in an effort to disrupt the free delivery of news to local and international audiences.

Sudan

CPJ finds harassment, obstruction during referendum

Authorities harassed, obstructed, and censored local and international news media covering the referendum concerning independence for South Sudan, CPJ found.

Sudan

Security forces seize newspaper issue

Security force personnel seized the independent "Ajras elHoreya" newspaper's 20 January issue from the printing press, delaying its delivery and affecting its distribution.

Sudan

Police attack journalist, confiscate his equipment, delete photos

Security officers attacked BBC correspondent James Copnall as he was reporting on a demonstration and the ensuing arrests.

Sudan

Human rights activist detained for organising women's rights meeting

Security agents detained Abdul Bassit Mirghani after he tried to organise a solidarity march to protest the government's harsh treatment of women.

Sudan

Government's intolerance of dissenting opinions and reprisals against human rights defenders raise concern

Abdelrahman Mohamed Al-Gasim was reportedly arrested by National Intelligence and Security Services agents while he was on the way to attend a committee meeting.

Sudan

Two journalists arrested in the past week

RSF strongly condemns the arbitrary arrest of journalist Gafar Alsabki Ibrahim during a raid on "Alsahafa" newspaper's offices.

Sudan

Radio station's Khartoum office raided and shut down, 13 staff members arrested

Angered by Radio Dabanga's coverage of the Darfur conflict, officials decided to close the station's Khartoum office.

Sudan

Human Rights Watch calls for end to continuing repression of Darfur activists

Recent arrests of a number of activists are part of a wider pattern of stifling expression about ongoing human rights abuses in Darfur.

Sudan

A few weeks after banning BBC, government refuses to renew licence of Monte Carlo Radio's Arabic-language service

ANHRI believes the move is part of an effort to silence media outlets that do not comply with the government's policies before an upcoming referendum.

Sudan

Government announces lifting of prior censorship but journalists and media still seriously threatened

This announcement was designed to make international observers think that press freedom is being restored in Sudan, but in fact it is a slap in the face, RSF said.

Sudan

Government bans BBC Arabic, tightens grip on the press

According to local sources, security personnel are threatening to detain journalists who do not complete an extensive government questionnaire.

Sudan

Court imposes prison sentences on three "Rai Al Shaab" journalists

Abuzar Al Amin, Ashraf Abdelaziz et Altahir Abugawhara Ibrahim were sentenced to jail terms ranging from two to five years on charges of "publishing incorrect information" and "attacking the state with a view to undermining the constitutional system".

Sudan

Authorities shut down three newspapers

The move comes shortly after the government re-imposed security oversight of the country's newspapers.

Sudan

Journalists' defence lawyers pull out of trial over witness ban

If found guilty, the journalists could be sentenced to death by hanging.

Sudan

CPJ calls for end to newspaper censorship as two papers fail to appear on newsstands

Government censors have become particularly sensitive to stories about an ongoing physicians' strike and talks in Kampala concerning the International Criminal Court.

Sudan

WiPC concerned by detained editor's reports of torture

Abu Zar al-Amin has reportedly been transferred to police custody after being given electric shocks; the whereabouts of colleagues arrested with him remains unknown.

Sudan

Two newspapers censored, two radio stations threatened with closure

RSF is concerned that prior censorship could be restored after security forces raided several newspapers.

Sudan

Sudan shutters opposition paper, arrests three journalists

The raid came after "Rai al-Shaab" published a report alleging that Iran built some kind of weapons factory in Sudan to supply insurgents in Africa and the Middle East.

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