Khartoum – Sudan Now | March 9, 2026
The Sudanese Journalists Syndicate said that the ongoing war in the country since April 2023 has resulted in the killing of 34 journalists and media workers, including two female journalists, according to what the syndicate documented in a statement issued on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
The statement added that women journalists in Sudan face “double targeting,” including gender-based violence, arbitrary detention and threats, forcing many of them to leave the country or stop working.
The syndicate also noted that the war has severely affected the media sector, stating that about 90% of the media infrastructure has been destroyed or forced to cease operations amid the ongoing fighting and the deterioration of the security situation.
The syndicate added that the conflict has also caused the displacement and flight of millions of Sudanese, noting that women and children make up the largest proportion of those affected, while female-headed households face higher risks of food insecurity.
The statement praised the resilience of Sudanese women journalists and their continued coverage of events despite the difficult circumstances, noting that a number of them have received international and regional awards during the war.
The syndicate called for an immediate end to the war, stressing that ending the conflict is a fundamental condition for protecting journalists and enabling women to fulfill their roles in society.
Sudan has been experiencing a war between the army and the RSF since April 2023, resulting in a large-scale humanitarian crisis and severe restrictions on media operations, with repeated reports of violations against journalists and media workers.
