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2024-03-11 Africa Horn
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Sudan: Internet shutdown threatens delivery of humanitarian, emergency services
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[SUDANTRIBUNE] A near total communication blackout in Sudan
 ...a Moslem country located in the Horn of Africa. It is noted for its affinity for rule by ex- or current generals, its holy men, and for the oppression of the native Afro population by its Arab conquerors. South Sudan, populated mostly by the natives, split off from Sudan proper, which left North and South Darfur to be oppressed by the guys with turbans...
following all network and internet shutdowns in early February poses serious risks to the coordination of emergency assistance and humanitarian services to millions of people caught up in the conflict, a campaign group said on Friday.
The continued shutdown, Amnesia Amnesty International said, has limited millions of people’s ability to communicate with their families, seek safe zones from fighting, access life-saving necessities, as well as receive mobile money services.
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"The ongoing telecommunications blackout is unacceptable; it puts millions of lives at risk. As millions of Moslem faithful in Sudan prepare to mark the beginning of the Holy month of Ramadhan, Amnesia Amnesty International demands full restoration of communication services in all of Sudan," said Sarah Jackson, Amnesia Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa.
"This blackout is affecting already vulnerable populations who have had to endure conflict for close to a year now. Without communication, humanitarian operations and emergency services are likely to grind to a complete halt, putting millions of lives at risk. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) must refrain from shutting down the internet as this is a lifeline for civilians," she added.
Since conflict broke out in April 2023, according to Access Now, both SAF and RSF have shut down the internet to block information flows in areas controlled by the opposing sides. The latest shutdown in early February is reportedly exacerbating an already catastrophic humanitarian and human rights
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crisis that has seen more than 14,000 people killed and more than 9 million other displaced.
The continued weaponization of internet shutdowns by the warring parties in Sudan is a violation of international law, according to human rights organizations.
More than 20 people interviewed by Amnesia Amnesty International said they continue to face challenges communicating with their friends and family members since the beginning of the communication blackout in early February.
This has created anxiety among Sudanese communities outside the country who are unable to connect and communicate with their loved ones.
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