Authorities Arrest Dozens, Including Journalists and Political Activists
Following the military coup, on the morning of October 25, authorities arrested dozens of citizens, including journalists, politicians, and activists.
News from Sudan
National Internet Blackout After Military Coup
Military Coup and Declaration of a State of Emergency reverse gains in civic space
In a televised broadcast, General Abdel Fattah Abdelrahman al-Burhan announced that he was dissolving the Transitional Sovereign Council along with the country's civilian council of ministers, and declaring a nationwide state of emergency.
Al-Jazeera Correspondent Beaten and Threatened With Death
The correspondent of Al-Jazeera in Khartoum was beaten and kicked while covering the sit-in next to the Republican Presidential Palace, which was organized by the for Freedom and Change Forces (the National Charter Group).
Facebook shuts down pages targeting Sudanese
Reuters reported that Facebook has shut down two large networks targeting users in Sudan for being linked to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and being populated with people who were allegedly flagged as supporters of Bashir agitating for a military takeover.