Sudan press council protests at paper's closure

Sudan's press council has condemned the indefinite closure of the leading Arabic language newspaper, Al-Sudani. The council's spokesman, Ali Shummu, says the suspension is illegal and has lodged an appeal with the ministry of justice. The closure came about despite the adoption in July last year of a constitution enshrining press freedom. But the authorities accuse Al-Sudani of illegality by publishing articles about last year's kidnap and beheading of a Sudanese editor, Mohamed Taha. The government has prohibited publication of any articles related to the murder. (Via Sudan Tribune)