HUDO Centre No.: H.K/PR/14/019
8th February 2019
PRESS STATEMENT
(For immediate release)
ARREST OF IBRAHIM BY NISS IN DAMAZIN-SUDAN
On 30th January 2019, Mr. Ibrahim Balla Ibrahim was arrested by NISS in Damazin
for his chats (communication) on social media. He was released on 2nd February
2019 after being warned not to engage in any conversations on social media
regarding the demonstrations. On 30th January 2019, National Intelligence and
Security Service (NISS) in Damazin arrested Mr. Ibrahim Balla Ibrahim, 36 years
old from the market. Mr. Ibrahim is a civil servant. He was detained at NISS
office and interrogated about his support to TASQUT BAS (the regime must go)
hashtag on Twitter. The hashtag is considered by NISS to be encouraging people
to demonstrate. On 2nd February 2019, NISS Damazin released Mr. Ibrahim after
warning him not to engage in any social media activities concerning the news
about demonstrations; otherwise he will be arrested and tortured. Since
December 2018, demonstrations have been going on in many towns of Sudan
including Damazin where people are demanding for their basic rights and
political reforms. The security forces responded with excessive force towards
demonstrators which caused loss of lives and many have been arrested. HUDO is
very concerned about the situation of people during this time of demonstrations
in Sudan. HUDO calls upon;
· Sudan government to stop
targeting, arresting, and intimidating people.
· Sudan government to
respect its international obligations towards their citizens.
· NISS in Damazin to stop
intimidating and harassing people.
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