20/11/2025
PM Affirms Government's Commitment to Press Freedom, Orders Dropping of Charges Against Journalists
Transitional Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris returned to the country on Thursday after a two-week trip abroad.
In a statement to the Sudan News Agency (SUNA), Idris emphasized the importance of unity and vigilance regarding the critical nature of the current phase, which requires national cohesion and achieving the goals in the battle for dignity, ending the rebellion, and ensuring the integrity of the nation.
The Prime Minister also highlighted the vital role of the media and the work journalists do for their country, stating that "everyone is equal in defending their country, protecting its people, and safeguarding its land."
He added: “The media has played its role fully despite the harsh conditions endured by all segments of the Sudanese people, including those working in the media and journalism sectors.”
During his meeting with Al-Sadiq Al-Raziqi, Head of the Sudanese Journalists Union, early Thursday on his way back to the country, the Prime Minister expressed the government’s commitment to reforming the media and journalistic work environment and creating suitable conditions for responsible journalism. This includes ensuring complete freedom for the media and removing all restrictions that impede the implementation of the fundamental right of access to information.
Idris called on journalists to engage in serious dialogue on media, journalism, and societal issues, and to actively contribute to developing a comprehensive national vision that strengthens national unity and protects the nation from divisions, conflicts, and disputes, while adhering to professional standards and ethics.
Professor Kamil emphasized the government’s commitment to reviewing the laws regulating journalistic work, addressing the social conditions of media workers, and restoring media institutions to their full functionality, in accordance with the government’s plan for reconstruction and repairing the damage caused by the war.