Human rights violation, Sudan

Freedom of Speech and Press
Although the freedom of thought, expression and of the press is given, the government prohibited these rights in practice. The government selectively removed print and broadcast media and journalists also used self-censorship.
There are many types of censorship. For instance, the National Intelligence and Security Services (NISS) often vets articles personally, suspends and even close newspapers. A number of journalists were interrogated and detained for publishing “undesirable” information.
1. Pre-Print Censorship
Between May and November 2008, NISS media censors took out or partially removed more than 200 articles from a variety of newspapers on issues that the government of Sudan deems sensitive or critical.
Media censorship has also extended to the internet. From July 22 to mid October 2008, the authorities blocked access to the YouTube website. Other blocked sites include a website with stories and novels by a Sudanese author, Muhsin Khalid, because these articles are deemed to be critical of the government.
2. Suspension, Closure, and Other Reprisals
Severe penalties can be imposed if there were to be any criticisms on Sudanese President Omer Hassan al-Bashir or commentaries which contain sensitive topics. Newspapers which cross the "red line" can face reprisal from the government. An example is on January 7, 2008, The Citizen-an English daily newspaper was suspended by the NISS for two days because it published an article which criticizes Sudan’s president.
3. Arrest, Detention, and Harassment of Journalists
There have also been cases of journalists being summoned for questioning and detained for writing articles that are sensitive. The NISS had detained Sid Ahmed Khalifa, editor in chief of Al-Watan, and editor in chief of Al-Ahdath, Adil al-Baz on February 18, 2008 because they had published articles in their newspapers in relation to the changes in ranks among senior police in the police force.
A number of independent broadcast experienced threatening, interference and their editors were also captured. The English-language publisher complained of biased, noting that the Arabic test required of all authorized journalists was much more challenging than the English test.
The government also took charge of radio and television broadcast and ensured that they express government policies. Television has a military censor to assure that the news displayed official perspectives.
Government security forces also bothered, threatened, and detained local journalists on many incidents. On April 13, the editor of the Khartoum Monitor was detained after printing an article charging police of hitting a few University of Juba students during a protest. On June 17, the NISS called up the editor of Al Sudani and interrogated him about an article the newspaper had printed on the alleged torture of university students by National Security forces. He was charged for posting untrue accounts and breaching his responsibilities as editor.
There were trustable reports mentioning that some state of governments intermeddle with the press. The government managed news reporting through the National Press Council and security power, especially concerning criticism of government activities and policies in Darfur.
The government also prohibited academic freedom. The government decides on the curriculum. Students from the main campus of the University of Juba, in Khartoum, protest that there are no actions done in returning the university to Juba. Students also claimed the right to reform a students' union. Police detained a few students; others were tortured by NISS. After a second protest in late March, the minister of higher education and scientific research closed the main campus.
Harassment, Detention, and Torture of Human Rights Activists
The government of Sudan has been using detention and ill-treatment such as torture towards popular Sudanese human rights activists who have talked about the misuse of human rights or are supportive of achieving equity for the victims in Darfur.
They had taken part in campaigns that raised the understanding on justice and also spoken about human rights abuses in Sudan. Due to their human rights campaigns, they had been detained. The officers also tortured them when they were detained. The officers hit and kicked them, and threatened to make them blind with cigarettes.
Sudanese authorities continue to bother people whom were believed to support International Criminal Court (ICC). The vice president of the opposition Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) was detained. Although he was not charged, the officers warned him that should he support ICC again, he would be put to death.
Slavery
Some organizations, in particular Christian Solidarity Worldwide and related organizations, argue that Enslavement exists in Sudan and is encouraged by the Sudanese government. As an example of such allegations, in The Wall Street Journal on December 12, 2001, Michael Rubin said:
...[O]n Oct. 4, Sudanese Vice President Ali Uthman Taha declared, "The jihad is our way and we will not abandon it and will keep its banner high." ...Between Oct. 23-26, Sudanese government troops attacked villages near the southern town of Aweil, killing 93 men and enslaving 85 women and children. Then, on Nov. 2, the Sudanese military attacked villages near the town of Nyamlell, carrying off another 113 women and children. A Kenyan aid worker was also abducted, and has not been seen since.
Many freed slaves bore signs of beatings, burnings and other tortures. More than three-quarters of formerly enslaved women and girls reported rapes. Sudanese only have two choices, losing their lives or becoming a slave, which many choose slavery as a choice. As a result, many are deprived of education and humanitarianism rights.
There is little that the Sudanese government does, to end slavery. The government views slavery as a necessity in order to establish jihad Sudan nation and when slavery is implemented, people live under fear and oppression, thus they give in to the Sudanese militia’s cruel acts.