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February 26 - 2015
SIRBA LOCALITY
Sudan security tortures man in Sirba, Central Darfur
The security apparatus released Adam Abakar Adam El Dom in Sirba, West Darfur, today, after torturing him for five days.
One of his relatives reported to Dabanga that El Dom,...
February 26 - 2015
ZALINGEI LOCALITY
Two firewood collectors killed in Central Darfur
Two young residents of the Hamidiya camp for the displaced in Zalingei locality, Central Darfur were shot dead today. A third man was seriously injured.
“Militiamen in military...
February 26 - 2015
LONDON
‘Freedoms severely curtailed in Sudan in 2014’: Amnesty
Freedoms of expression, association, and assembly were severely curtailed last year, with crackdowns on the media, public dialogue, and demonstrations, Amnesty International (AI)...
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Tortured Hausa prisoners released in eastern Sudan
Authorities in Kassala released the number of people convicted of rioting and violating the public order after they served their prison sentences. One of the people released told Radio Dabanga they were beaten and tortured by the police, to force them to confess that they had been involved in rioting and torching government facilities. The police seized 118 people, including women and children, in...
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February 26 - 2015
NORTH DARFUR
Aid arrives for 38,000 new displaced in North Darfur
Aid organisations continue to assess and verify the needs of thousands of people who fled their homes following attacks on their villages and fighting between government forces...
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LONDON
Letter on Sudan to Ban Ki-Moon signed by 123 NGOs, representatives
A large group of international and Sudanese NGOs, individuals, and representatives of Sudanese political parties have written a letter to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon regarding...
January 6 - 2015
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