Sudanese Blogger Detained Over Reporting on Corruption Allegations

May 28, 2025 – Sudan – 

Sudanese blogger and political commentator Abduljalil Mohamed Abduljalil was recently arrested by Sudanese authorities after publishing content related to corruption in government institutions. The arrest has sparked concern from press freedom advocates and human rights organizations, who say the move is part of a broader campaign to silence independent voices and limit public discourse during a time of national turmoil.

Abduljalil was taken into custody in May 2025, shortly after sharing posts on social media that accused high-ranking officials of embezzlement and misconduct. His work, which focuses on exposing corruption and advocating for democratic reforms, has drawn both popular support and state scrutiny. According to his family and local media, he is being held without formal charges, and his whereabouts remain undisclosed, raising fears of possible mistreatment.

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) condemned the arrest and called on Sudanese authorities to immediately release Abduljalil and respect his right to free expression. They emphasized that detaining a journalist for reporting on corruption is a clear violation of press freedom and international human rights norms.

Abduljalil’s arrest comes amid a broader crackdown on dissent in Sudan, where the military-led government has been accused of targeting journalists, activists, and civil society figures. Since the 2021 coup, the environment for free expression in Sudan has significantly deteriorated, with authorities increasingly using vague national security laws to justify the detention of critical voices.

Local journalists report operating in a climate of fear, where government surveillance, harassment, and arbitrary arrests have become frequent. This environment not only endangers journalists like Abduljalil but also undermines the public’s right to access information and hold those in power accountable.

Rights groups are urging the Sudanese government to cease its repression of the media and allow independent journalists to report without fear of retribution. They argue that transparency and accountability are essential to the country’s future, particularly as Sudan struggles with ongoing conflict and political instability.

Abduljalil’s case has become a symbol of the shrinking space for free expression in Sudan.

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