July 19, 2020 (Khartoum) The Sudanese Journalists Network(SJN) has criticized the army’s move to file complaints against activists, media outlets, and others, inside and outside Sudan, under the pretext
of offending the Sudanese army..
“The army statement represents a dangerous trend to undermine freedom of expression and a threat to opinion-holders” SJN said in a statement..
The Sudanese armed forces(SAF) issued a statement yesterday, in whichthey referred to appointment of representative for the office of the commander in chief and an officer specializing in informatics crimes, with a legal team to file cases and follow up the complaints.
SJN underscored that the state of law is built on democratic laws and national institutions that the army is not exempted from accepting opinion of others.
The Sudanese Journalists Network announced that it will follow up the legal procedures with regard to the armed forces’ statement , and will also seek with all supporting bodies to clarify the measures
taken and announce them to the public opinion, confirming that it will seek to form political and legal bodies to defend freedom of expression.