Nyala RSF detains three Sudanese journalists without charges

• Three Sudanese journalists have been detained by Rapid Support Forces in Nyala, South Darfur since February 28, 2026.
• The detainees are being held without formal charges or access to a court, and their health is deteriorating due to inadequate medical care.
• The Sudanese Journalists' Union has demanded their immediate release and provision of necessary medical care.
• The RSF's actions raise concerns about the rule of law and protection of human rights in Sudan.

The detention of journalists is part of a larger campaign to silence the media voice in Sudan, which is a serious threat to democracy and human rights.

Three Sudanese journalists, Ishrakia Abdurrahman, Zahraa Mohammed Hassan, and Mawahib Ibrahim, have been detained by Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Nyala, South Darfur since February 28, 2026. The journalists were arrested after participating in a workshop organized by women's organizations on women's rights in Nyala. According to the Sudanese Journalists' Union, the detainees are being held without formal charges or access to a court, and their health is deteriorating due to inadequate medical care.

The union has expressed concern over the deteriorating health of the journalists and demanded their immediate release and provision of necessary medical care. The RSF has refused to allow them to receive treatment outside the detention center despite their poor health conditions.

The detention of journalists is a red flag for restrictions on press freedom, which may have implications for businesses operating in Sudan. The RSF's actions raise concerns about the rule of law and the protection of human rights in the country. The Sudanese Journalists' Union has called on the RSF to release all detained journalists and activists immediately and unconditionally, provide them with necessary medical care, and allow them to be transferred to hospitals when needed.

The union also demands that the RSF disclose the location of the detainees and enable their families and lawyers to communicate with them. The detention of journalists is part of a larger campaign to silence the media voice in Sudan, which is a serious threat to democracy and human rights.

The detention of journalists in Nyala highlights the deteriorating situation for press freedom in Sudan. The RSF's actions demonstrate a disregard for human rights and the rule of law, which raises concerns about the business environment in the country. Businesses operating in Sudan should be aware of these developments and take necessary precautions to protect their interests.

The case also underscores the importance of protecting journalists and ensuring that they can work freely without fear of detention or harassment. The international community should pay attention to this situation and call on the Sudanese government to respect human rights and press freedom.

Lawyers and compliance officers should be aware that the detention of journalists can be a red flag for restrictions on press freedom, which may have implications for their clients' businesses operating in Sudan.

Source: Original reporting via سودان تربيون