32 journalists killed since Sudan's civil war erupted in April 2023 - syndicate
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According to earlier figures from the syndicate, approximately 150 journalists have relocated from Khartoum to other regions, while around 70 have fled to neighbouring countries.
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.
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Abdel urged international organisations to step in and protect journalists, as well as 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 "epicentre of suffering" after more than 500 days under siege by the RSF.
Abdel 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.
On Saturday, the syndicate mourned the death of journalist Al-Nour Suleiman, who was killed in a drone strike by the RSF targeting his home in the Al-Daraja Al-Oula neighbourhood of El Fasher.
The ongoing conflict between SAF and RSF has forced hundreds of journalists, both men and women, to flee conflict zones and seek safety, with many leaving their workplaces or even the country.
According to earlier figures from the syndicate, approximately 150 journalists have relocated from Khartoum to other regions, while around 70 have fled to neighbouring countries.
The war has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions internally and across borders, exacerbating an already severe humanitarian crisis.
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