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Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات (Re: abdel abayazid)
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SOAT
Sudan Organisation Against Torture
SOAT Press Release: 12 May 2003
Confiscation of Al Sahafa and Al Shari’ Al Syasi newspapers
The National Security Agency has confiscated the Al Sahafa and Al Shari’ Al Syasi newspapers, which were due for distribution in the early hours of Tuesday morning, 6 May 2003 and Wednesday 7 of May. The confiscation took place at the printers before distribution.
The security agency confiscated 6,000 copies of Al Sahafa and 5,000 copies Al Shari’ Al Syasi. The security officer responsible is called Mohamed Osman; he came with several other officers for the confiscation of the newspapers.
The reason for the confiscation is due to the to the publication of articles by the newspaper on Saturday, 3 May 2003. The articles contained reports of the Sudanese Foreign Minister accusing Chad and Kenya of being involved in the recent unrests that took place Darfour region. However, the Foreign Minister withdrew his comments and all newspapers were ordered not to report it.
As the Al Sahafa and Al Shari’ Al Syasi did not follow the restrictions, the National Security Agency (media section) ordered the editor of Al Sahafa, Ahmed Yousef Al Tai, and the political editor of Al Shari’ Al Syasi, Abd Al Raziq Al Harth Ibrahim, to report back to them and not cross the so called ‘red line’.
SOAT also recieved an update information on Yousif Al Bashier Mousa, a 35-year-old reporter for the Al Sahafa daily newspaper in Nyala, Who was arrested on May 3rd, 2003. His arrest was extended for further six month .The district prosecutor ordered his release on May 6th, after he had been interrogated and not charged. However, he was reportedly immediately re-arrested by the security forces. On May 7th, 2003 the Muhafiz (Governor) of Nyala province, Mr. Adam Jama'a, issued a decree to extend Mr. Al Bashier Mousa's detention for six months, in accordance with article 26 of the emergency Act 1998. Mr. Al Bashier Mousa was accused of "spreading incorrect information against the State." He was transferred to Nayala prison on Saturday May 10th, 2003. It is speculated that the reason behind the confiscation of the newspapers was to cause them financial loss, a financial punishment for not following the security agencies orders.
Background
Despite the formal ending of press censorship in Sudan in December 2002, official pressure and restrictions on the media has continued. The government has censored independent newspapers more than a dozen times over the past year. The authorities have drawn what has been termed a ‘red line’ to newspapers about the following issues:
The peace process Abduction of women and children Arrests and releases of political activities or human rights defenders Any information or news about the security forces Any news or information about the Popular National Congress and its leader, Hassan Al Turabi And recently any information or news on Darfour current confilict
In addition to these issues, restrictions have also been brought to bear on newspapers for their handling of the October student demonstrations, and of sexual health issues, notably female circumcision.
SOAT condemns the continuing restrictions on freedom of expression in Sudan and urges the Government to:
i) Cease the imposition of suspensions, pre-printing and post-printing censorship on newspapers, and allow full freedom of expression in accordance with international human rights standards.
ii) Allow proper research, discussion and dissemination of information on issues related to press freedom
iii) Guarantee the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms throughout Sudan in accordance with national laws and international human rights standards.
His Excellency Lieutenant General Omar Hassan al-Bashir President of the Republic of Sudan President' s Palace PO Box 281, Khartoum, Sudan Fax: + 24911 783223 Mr Ali Mohamed Osman Yassin Minister of Justice and Attorney General Ministry of Justice Khartoum, Sudan Fax: + 24911 788941 Mr Mustafa Osman Ismail Minister of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs PO Box 873, Khartoum, Sudan Fax: + 24911 779383 Dr Yasir Sid Ahmed Advisory Council for Human Rights PO Box 302 Khartoum, Sudan Sudan Fax: + 24911 770883
His Excellency Ambassador Mr. Ibrahim Mirghani Ibrahim,
Permanent Mission of the Republic of Sudan to the United Nations in Geneva,
PO Box 335,
1211 Geneva,
Switzerland,
Fax: +4122 731 26 56,
E-mail: [email protected].
SOAT is international human rights organisation established in the UK in 1993. If you have any questions about this or any other SOAT information, please contact us:
SOAT
The Park Business Centre
Kilburn Park Road
London NW6 5LF
Tel: 020 7625 8055
Fax: 020 7372 2656
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.soatsudan.org
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بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | abdel abayazid | 03-12-03, 04:15 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | AnwarKing | 03-12-03, 09:35 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | abdel abayazid | 04-23-03, 01:16 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | BousH | 04-23-03, 01:28 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | BousH | 04-23-03, 02:00 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | abdel abayazid | 04-24-03, 04:18 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | abdel abayazid | 04-29-03, 03:04 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | elsharief | 04-30-03, 10:20 AM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | abdel abayazid | 04-30-03, 02:41 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | abdel abayazid | 04-30-03, 04:34 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | abdel abayazid | 05-07-03, 02:44 AM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | abdel abayazid | 05-08-03, 01:17 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | فتحي البحيري | 05-08-03, 06:04 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | elsharief | 05-15-03, 09:25 AM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | elsharief | 05-15-03, 09:36 AM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | elsharief | 05-22-03, 10:24 AM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | فتحي البحيري | 05-22-03, 10:48 AM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | abdel abayazid | 05-30-03, 10:57 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | abdel abayazid | 06-05-03, 10:02 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | elsharief | 06-07-03, 04:54 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | abdel abayazid | 06-09-03, 02:04 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | abdelrahim abayazid | 06-20-03, 02:31 AM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | Abdalla Gaafar | 06-09-03, 02:46 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | abdel abayazid | 06-09-03, 03:23 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | abdel abayazid | 06-12-03, 01:38 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | فتحي البحيري | 06-12-03, 02:24 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | abdelrahim abayazid | 06-20-03, 02:50 AM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | abdelrahim abayazid | 06-20-03, 10:30 AM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | فتحي البحيري | 06-20-03, 01:50 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | abdelrahim abayazid | 06-21-03, 00:06 AM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | abdelrahim abayazid | 06-23-03, 09:26 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | abdelrahim abayazid | 06-25-03, 01:45 PM |
Re: بيان من منظمة ضحايا التعذيب حول اعتقالات | abdelrahim abayazid | 06-25-03, 03:21 PM |
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