The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate has highlighted the continued widespread violations faced by its members, coinciding with the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign.
In a statement, the Syndicate said that the war—now entering its third year—has intensified risks to the profession and increased targeted attacks against women working in the media sector.
The statement noted that the Syndicate has documented 556 violations affecting both male and female journalists, under the repressive practices of de facto authorities. These violations include arbitrary arrests, bans from work, and malicious legal complaints used as tools to intimidate female journalists and restrict their freedoms.
The statement added that digital violence has become one of the most widespread forms of abuse against women journalists, including bullying, defamation, and breaches of privacy. It also reported that a female journalist was recently detained and banned from traveling because of her anti-war stance, while the number of journalists who have lost their lives since the outbreak of the conflict has risen to 32.
The Syndicate affirmed its intention to implement a series of awareness activities as part of the global campaign against gender-based violence. It expressed appreciation for the resilience of women journalists working under extremely harsh conditions and reiterated its commitment to defending their rights and ending all forms of violations.
