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Freedom of Expression in Sudan and the Case of Mohamed Zine al-Abidine

Summary

The European Parliament expresses deep concern over the repression of media freedom in Sudan, specifically regarding the sentencing of journalist Mohamed Zine al-Abidine. It calls for an immediate review of charges against journalists and an end to harassment by security services.
10 16.11.2017
Other
human rights
public administration
international relations

Key points

  • The judicial sentencing of journalist Mohamed Zine al-Abidine to a suspended jail term and five years of probation.
  • The repeated harassment, questioning, and detention of journalists by the National Intelligence and Security Service.
  • The practice of arbitrarily confiscating entire newspaper issues to financially and operationally undermine independent media.
  • Concerns regarding new proposed legislation that could impose even stricter restrictions on online publications and journalists.
Documents (PDFs)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on freedom of expression in Sudan, notably the case of Mohamed Zine al-Abidine MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Freedom of Expression in Sudan, notably the case of Mohamed Zine El Abidine MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Freedom of expression in Sudan, notably the case of Mohamed Zine El Abidine MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Freedom of expression in Sudan, notably the case of Mohamed Zine El Abidine MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Freedom of expression in Sudan, notably the case of Mohamed Zine El Abidine Freedom of expression in Sudan, notably the case of Mohamed Zine al -Abidine MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Sudan, notably the case of Mohamed Zine El Abidine MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Sudan, notably the case of Mohamed Zine El Abidine
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