The IFJ has condemned the killing of journalist Hanan Adam by the RSF, calling it a “heinous” crime. Adam, who was employed by Al-Maidan, was killed alongside her brother during an RSF attack. This incident marks the sixth journalist death in Sudan this year, raising alarms about the country’s safety for media professionals amidst ongoing conflict.
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has expressed its strong condemnation regarding the killing of Sudanese journalist Hanan Adam by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), labelling the act as a “heinous” crime. In light of this violence, the IFJ has called for immediate efforts to confront the intensifying atmosphere of fear and brutality against journalists in Sudan.
Hanan Adam, who served as a correspondent for Al-Maidan and held a position at the Ministry of Culture and Information in Gezira state, was tragically killed alongside her brother, Youssef Adam, during an RSF assault on their residence in Wad Al-Asha on December 8. General Secretary of the IFJ, Anthony Bellanger, expressed deep sorrow over the loss, offering condolences to the family and emphasizing the need for urgent government investigations to curtail the ongoing threat to journalists in the nation.
Al-Maidan newspaper publicly mourned its correspondent’s tragic demise via a Facebook post, recognizing her commitment to journalism, through which she wielded “only paper and pen.” Adam becomes the sixth journalist to lose their life in Sudan during the current year, which has seen the nation earn the grim distinction of being the deadliest for media professionals in Africa in 2024. The RSF has been directly blamed for the deaths of at least five journalists since the onset of the ongoing conflict in April 2023, further solidifying its reputation for targeting those in the media.
As the situation escalates, the IFJ’s demand for justice gains urgency amid increasing international scrutiny of the RSF and the precarious safety conditions for journalists in Sudan, a country currently ensnared in conflict due to a power struggle between competing military factions.
The situation in Sudan has deteriorated dramatically, marked by internal conflict stemming from a power struggle between rival generals. Journalists have faced increasing threats, with the Rapid Support Forces implicated in numerous attacks against media professionals. The International Federation of Journalists plays a critical role in advocating for the safety and rights of journalists globally, highlighting incidents such as the killing of Hanan Adam to draw attention to the hazards faced by those in the profession.
The killing of Hanan Adam underscores the escalating dangers faced by journalists in Sudan, where the environment for media professionals has become increasingly hostile. The IFJ’s condemnation of the atrocity calls for urgent measures to secure justice and ensure the safety of journalists. As international concerns mount, it is imperative that the Sudanese government takes immediate action to address the systemic violence and intimidation faced by media workers. Without such intervention, the future of journalism in Sudan remains dire.
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