SUDAN NEWS ALERT: Reuters - Sudan's army launches legal action against 'insulting' activists

18/7/2020: Reuters - Sudan's army launches legal action against 'insulting' activists

 Reuters report that the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) has started legal action against activists and journalists who have “insulted” the military.

 In a statement, SAF said legal action would be taken against activists, journalists and others both inside and outside Sudan. SAF added that it “took this step after systematic insults and accusations crossed the bounds of patience. They are part of a plan targeting [Sudan’s] army and security system.”

 Reuters note that Sudanese activists accused SAF of blocking investigations into the June 3 2019 Khartoum Massacre, with “witnesses saying that a powerful paramilitary force played a leading role in the raid.”

 SAF denies that it is obstructing the investigation, saying wrongdoers will be punished. It said its action was not an attempt to “restrict freedoms” and was in accordance with recently passed laws.