32 journalists killed since Sudan's civil war erupted in April 2023

6/10/2025 7:39

At least 32 journalists have been killed since the war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted in April 2023, the Sudanese Journalists Syndicate announced on Sunday.



"Since the outbreak of the armed conflict in the country, 32 journalists have been killed, and more than 500 violations, including arrests, detentions, and physical assaults, have been committed against journalists," said Abdel Moneim Abu Idris, head of the syndicate.



Abu Idris urged international organizations to step in to protect journalists and establish safe corridors for their evacuation from El Fasher. Last month, the United Nations described El Fasher, the capital of Sudan's North Darfur state, as the "epicenter of suffering" after more than 500 days under siege by the RSF.



Idris noted that several journalists, both men and women, remain trapped in the city, facing the same hardships as civilians and unable to carry out their work due to worsening conditions.