The Reality is Very Dark: The Right to Freedom of Expression in Sudan

The right to freedom of expression in Sudan has deteriorated rapidly in recent years. The Government of Sudan has increased the use of its security apparatus, particularly the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS), to conduct censorship of information deemed to be critical of the ruling National Congress Party (NCP) published in print and online media. This report therefore, examines two periods that experienced heavy levels of censorship i.e. January – August 2014 amidst President Bashir’s announcement of the National Dialogue Process; and January – April 2015 that saw the lead up to the national general elections. Both periods also saw the censorship of traditionally pro-government newspapers, indicative of a growing internal rift within the NCP.

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