The Sudanese Journalists Reporting Through Difficult Times

By: The Guardian

Sudan is one of the most challenging media environments in the world. Detentions, financial punishments and harassment are common place as President Omar al-Bashir tries to keep a tight rein on the press.

Journalists in South Sudan suffer less intrusion but have seen an increase in threats and attacks which have escalated during the ongoing civil war. They also struggle with low-staffed newsrooms, small budgets and an illiteracy rate of 74%.