{"id":20083893,"date":"2024-05-03T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dabangasudan.org\/?p=20083893"},"modified":"2024-07-09T16:06:47","modified_gmt":"2024-07-09T14:06:47","slug":"sudanese-journalists-brave-conflict-on-world-press-freedom-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dabangasudan.org\/en\/all-news\/article\/sudanese-journalists-brave-conflict-on-world-press-freedom-day","title":{"rendered":"Sudanese journalists brave conflict on World Press Freedom Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Sudanese journalists mark World Press Freedom Day trapped in a brutal, year-long conflict with no ceasefire in sight. Despite local, regional, and international efforts, entrenched positions by the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces prolong the suffering and threaten a full-blown humanitarian crisis, as repeatedly warned<\/strong>. The press has definitely become a target as well. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A joint statement<\/a> by the Sudan Media Forum<\/a> this morning highlights. that journalists, both men and women, face systematic violence \u2013 killings, destruction of media houses, censorship, and illegal occupations. This “media blackout” prevents them from reporting, informing the public, and upholding press freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The conflict has fractured Sudan, leaving it vulnerable. Both sides wage a “war on media,” spreading propaganda and misinformation to manipulate public opinion. Communication networks are disrupted, further isolating citizens and hindering their ability to access information and aid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On this day<\/a>, the Sudan Media Forum salutes Sudanese journalists’ unwavering courage. We urge them to unite and demand an immediate end to the conflict and humanitarian corridors for those suffering across Sudan and neighbouring countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this time of crisis, the Sudanese media has a critical role to fulfil, which requires:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n