Sudan Media Forum*: Joint Editorial Room
Prepared and edited by: Ayin Network
More than 18 months into Sudan’s war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the work of Sudanese journalists has grown increasingly perilous. Both sides of the conflict
Since the war erupted in mid-April 2023, 13 journalists have been killed, with 27 others injured. Numerous others have faced arbitrary detention, with accusations ranging across a spectrum of alleged offences. Meanwhile, media coverage suffers as dozens of independent outlets have closed, and roughly 1,000 journalists have been displaced by the ongoing conflict.
While many independent Sudanese journalists strive to continue reporting from the field, they face severe restrictions from both warring factions. Despite the protections granted to civilians and civilian facilities under international humanitarian law, journalists and their offices, equipment, and resources remain vulnerable and often targeted.
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