A Sudanese journalist was honored for his coverage of human rights issues during the conflict.

^{Journalist Mohamed El-Fateh Youssef Himmat (Journalists' Syndicate)}

4 May 2026 (PEN) The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate congratulated journalist Mohamed El Fateh Youssef Himmat on winning the first edition of the Human Rights Award, launched by the Sudanese Initiative for Human Rights, in recognition of his courage in reporting human rights issues during the ongoing conflict in Sudan.

The union said in a statement that the award represents the culmination of a career filled with diligent journalistic work, especially in addressing human rights issues in dangerous environments.

She stressed that free journalism is human rights journalism and constitutes a fundamental pillar for building peace in conflict-affected societies, noting that Sudanese journalists achieve accomplishments despite working in an unfavorable, and sometimes hostile, environment for press freedom.

The union considered the award an honor for all Sudanese journalists, renewing its commitment to defending press freedom and supporting independent media.