Omar al-Bashir

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Alerts | Sudan

In Sudan, journalist detained; newspapers confiscated

New York, May 8, 2012--The Sudanese security services must immediately release journalist Faisal Mohamed Saleh, who was arrested at his home today after facing two weeks of harassment, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.

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May 8, 2012 4:55 PM ET |
Tags: Al-Jazeera, Al-Midan, Al-Tayar, Confiscated, Faisal al-Baqri, Faisal Mohamed Saleh, Harassed, Journalists for Human Rights in Sudan, National Intelligence and Security Services, Omar al-Bashir, Sudanese Online
Alerts | Sudan

Sudan frees one journalist; at least 8 still held

At least eight journalists are detained in Sudan despite al-Bashir's announcement. (Reuters)
New York, August 30, 2011--The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the release of a jailed journalist in Sudan, but is troubled by reports of the continued detention of at least eight others without charge. President Omar al-Bashir had announced Saturday that he would free all journalists detained in Sudan.

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August 30, 2011 4:38 PM ET |
Tags: Darfur, Imprisoned, Jafaar al-Subki Ibrahim, Omar al-Bashir, Radio Dabanga, Ramadan

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