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The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate mourned the passing of colleague Abdul Rahman Ibrahim “Wad Ibrahim”, who died in Khartoum. He worked for Alwan, Al Multaqa and Al Anbaa newspapers and held the position of Secretary of the Press Council.

The Sudanese Journalists Network and the Emergency Lawyers Group, in separate statements, demanded the immediate release of journalist Qurashi Awad and guarantees for his safety and legal rights.

The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate demands the immediate release of journalist Qurashi Awad, who is being held in Berber on charges of cybercrime.

The Journalists Syndicate condemned the arrest of journalist Al-Rayah Essam in Al-Jazirah State by the “Sudan Shield” forces, demanding that his place of detention be revealed and that he be released immediately.

Journalist Zuhair Hashim died and a journalist and photographer were injured in a traffic accident on the Bara-Al-Abyad road. The two injured were taken to a hospital in Al-Abyad city to receive medical care.

The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate expressed its concern about the deteriorating health of three female journalists detained in Nyala, demanding that the Rapid Support Forces release them and provide them with urgent medical treatment.

The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate expressed concern over arrest warrants issued against journalists, warning against the use of cybercrime laws to restrict press freedom.

A report by the Sudanese Journalists Syndicate and the Committee to Protect Journalists revealed Sudan’s failure to implement most of the recommendations for protecting journalists, amid escalating violations against the media since the April 2023 war.

The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate condemns the death threats against Darfur 24 correspondents and holds the Rapid Support Forces and Abdul Wahid’s movement responsible.

The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate condemned the detention of Al-Sharq correspondent Maha Al-Talib and the deportation of journalist Nader Atta for investigation, warning of the escalating targeting of journalists and the restriction of press freedom.

The union offered its condolences to the family of the deceased, his colleagues and loved ones, asking God to have mercy on him.

The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate congratulated four Sudanese journalists on winning international awards for 2026, stressing that the achievement reflects their commitment to professionalism despite the war conditions.