‘Media abuses’ cloud Sudan’s poll
Journalists say the government manipulates media in the run-up to Sunday’s vote.
Published On 9 Apr 2010
As Sudan prepares for its first multiparty elections in 24 years, campaigning has been overshadowed by widespread allegations of irregularities.
Some opposition parties have cited lack of access to balanced media coverage among reasons for boycotting the poll.
Al Jazeera’s Mohammed Adow reports from Khartoum on how some Sudanese journalists say the government is manipulating media outlets to shape public opinion in the run-up to the vote.