28.05.2008 - Source: Amnesty International

At least 30 people arrested in connection with protests against Kajbar Dam; 4 demonstrators killed during peaceful march ("Annual Report 2008") [ID 23354]

"At least 30 people were arrested in June and July in connection with protests against the Kajbar Dam.

During a peaceful march in June the police killed four demonstrators and wounded 11 others.

Among those arrested was a group who came to investigate the killings, including Mohammed Jalal Ahmad Hashim, a lecturer at Khartoum University; members of the committee against the Kajbar Dam, including spokesperson Osman Ibrahim; and journalists.

Detainees, including journalists, were held incommunicado for up to 10 weeks and required to sign a statement promising in future not to comment on the dam."

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23.05.2007 - Source: Amnesty International

Excessive use of force against demonstrations opposing government policy in 2006 ("Annual Report 2007") [ID 20076]

"

Excessive force was used against many demonstrations opposing government policy.

• Peaceful demonstrations against price rises in petrol and sugar in Khartoum on 30 August were put down with tear gas and batons by the police. Sentences of up to two months' imprisonment for public order offences were passed on 80 people."

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23.05.2007 - Source: Amnesty International

Darfur: Scores of displaced people detained in May 2006 during demonstrations against Darfur Peace Agreement (DPA) in numerous IDP camps ("Annual Report 2007") [ID 20083]

"

Scores of displaced people were detained in May during demonstrations and riots against the DPA in numerous IDP camps in Darfur.

• Mohammed Osman Mohammed and two others were arrested after police fired live ammunition at protesters in Otash IDP camp in May. The same day, police used excessive force against scores of demonstrators, including women, as they carried a memorandum of concerns about the DPA to the UN office in Nyala. Scores were arrested and 25 remained in detention awaiting trial at the end of 2006."

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06.03.2007 - Source: US Department of State

Government formally banned all rallies and public demonstrations in country; police crackdown on several demonstrations critical of government ("Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2006") [ID 19287]

"Although the interim constitution and law provide for freedom of assembly, the government severely restricted this right in practice. The government formally banned all rallies and public demonstrations in the country, although this was not always enforced. The authorities generally permitted government-authorized gatherings but disrupted gatherings they perceived to be politically oriented. [...]

Security forces used excessive force, including beatings, tear gas, and firing of live ammunition to disperse unapproved demonstrations. For example, according to UNMIS, on May 8, between 600 and 700 University of Khartoum students affiliated with the SLA (Abdel Wahid) and the JEM protested against the signing of the DPA. Police responded by firing tear gas and beating the students with sticks, injuring 17 and arresting 10 for disturbing the peace and being a public nuisance. The charges were later dropped for lack of evidence.

On May 13, Central Reserve police, which function as riot police, opened fire on a demonstration of approximately 1,000 IDPs at Kass camp, killing a 22-year-old man. The demonstrators responded by lynching a military intelligence officer who was stationed among the protestors. The injured were taken to a hospital, where police again opened fire on several of the wounded, killing at least one more protester in the hospital.

On August 30, police and NISS officials violently dispersed a peaceful demonstration in Khartoum against rising sugar and fuel prices, which was organized by several opposition parties, labor unions, and civil society groups. Police sprayed tear gas and beat numerous protesters, including women and elderly men. At least one person died from tear gas inhalation. Police arrested at least 80 demonstrators; credible reports indicated those arrested were released by year's end.

In the wake of the protests, the government detained several opposition leaders, although most were quickly released without charge.

Authorities took no action against security forces who used excessive force."

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10.01.2007 - Source: Minorities at Risk

8 students arrested after participating in demonstration on the occasion of "Global Day for Darfur"; they were reportedly tortured in detention ("Chronology for Azerbaijanis in Iran") [#37965],  [ID 23357]

"More than 100 people, including students, participated in a demonstration in September on the occasion of the "Global Day for Darfur".

Eight students were arrested after the demonstrations and held for two days.

They were reportedly blindfolded and tortured by the NISS.

On the third day they were transferred to the police and the torture ceased."

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06.09.2006 - Source: BBC News

Planned fuel protest crushed by security forces ("Sudan forces crush fuel protest") [ID 15799]

"Opposition political parties had planned a demonstration against a rise in fuel prices. But it was declared illegal and hundreds of riot police were deployed to prevent it taking place."

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31.08.2006 - Source: ReliefWeb

Unauthorized demonstration against rise in the price of petrol and sugar crashed by police ("United Nations Sudan Situation Report 31 Aug 2006"), Autor: United Nations Country Team in Sudan [ID 15804]

"In central Khartoum on 30 August, an unauthorized demonstration took place against the recent rise in the price of petrol and sugar. The police used teargas and beat protestors. Local press reported that one protestor had died after suffocating on tear gas, and several protest leaders were arrested early in the morning."

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31.08.2006 - Source: Reporters Sans Frontières

Khartoum: Police dispersed demonstration and arbitrarily arrested 3 journalists ("Police dispersing Khartoum demo arrest three reporters and beat Al-Jazeera cameraman") [ID 15852]

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23.05.2006 - Source: Amnesty International

Eastern Sudan: At least 20 people killed and many injured when security forces attacked protesters ("Annual Report 2006") [ID 18350]

"Civilians were killed by the security forces following protests in eastern Sudan about underdevelopment and marginalization of the region. On 26 January peaceful demonstrators from the Beja ethnic community in Port Sudan presented a list of demands to the Red Sea State Governor.On 29 January the security forces reportedly used live ammunition against demonstrators allegedly armed with sticks and stones, attacked houses in nearby areas, and wounded residents, including children, by throwing grenades inside homes. At least 20 people were killed. A similar protest in Kassala town reportedly resulted in arrests and the beating of two students by the security forces. Two investigations were set up, but their findings were not made public."

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08.03.2006 - Source: US Department of State

Security forces used excessive force to disperse unapproved demonstrations ("Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2005") [#46041],  [ID 12297]

"Security forces used excessive force, including beatings, tear gas, and firing of live ammunition to disperse unapproved demonstrations. For example, on January 26, government security forces in Port Sudan fired live ammunition at participants in peaceful demonstrations held by the Beja Congress, killing 20 persons; attacked houses outside the demonstration area; and reportedly threw grenades. On April 11, army and police fired on student demonstrators protesting rigged student elections at Deling University, killing student Nagemeldin Gafar Adam Eisa. Subsequently police fatally injured Khalid Mohamed Nour, a student at Neilien University in Khartoum who was demonstrating against the killing at Deling University."

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08.03.2006 - Source: US Department of State

Although the constitution provides for freedom of assembly, the government severely restricted this right in practice ("Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2005") [#46041],  [ID 12298]

"Although the constitution provides for freedom of assembly, the government severely restricted this right in practice. The government banned all rallies and public demonstrations in the country and issued no permits authorizing such rallies. The authorities generally permitted only government-authorized gatherings and routinely denied permission for or disrupted gatherings they perceived were politically oriented. Before July 9, the government used the state of emergency as an excuse to restrict gatherings; after July 9, the government continued to restrict demonstrations under the pretext of security concerns for drivers and pedestrians.

Islamic orders associated with opposition political parties, particularly the Ansar (the Umma Party) and Khatimia (the Democratic Unionist Party), continued to be denied permission to hold large public gatherings during most of the year. On April 6, riot police attacked Umma party members meeting at their party headquarters; four party members were detained for several hours before being released. Government security agents occasionally attended opposition political meetings or summoned participants to security headquarters for questioning after political meetings.

Security forces used excessive force, including beatings, tear gas, and firing of live ammunition to disperse unapproved demonstrations. For example, on January 26, government security forces in Port Sudan fired live ammunition at participants in peaceful demonstrations held by the Beja Congress, killing 20 persons; attacked houses outside the demonstration area; and reportedly threw grenades. On April 11, army and police fired on student demonstrators protesting rigged student elections at Deling University, killing student Nagemeldin Gafar Adam Eisa. Subsequently police fatally injured Khalid Mohamed Nour, a student at Neilien University in Khartoum who was demonstrating against the killing at Deling University.

Authorities took no action against security forces that used excessive force."

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20.05.2005 - Source: Amnesty International

At least 20 people died in January 2005 in Port Sudan as security forces used live ammunition against demonstrators ("Political Repression in Eastern Sudan") [#32116],  [ID 12300]

"On 26 January 2005, peaceful Beja demonstrators in Port Sudan presented a list of demands to the Red Sea State Governor,
asking him to respond to their memorandum within 72 hours.

On 29 January, a second demonstration took place. Government security forces reportedly used live ammunition against demonstrators
allegedly armed with sticks and stones. The security forces also attacked houses outside the area of the demonstration, and reportedly
threw grenades inside houses which wounded residents, including children. At least 20 people were killed in the clashes. A similar
protest was reported in Kassala town, leading to arrests and the reported beating of two students by the security forces."

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28.02.2005 - Source: US Department of State

All public demonstrations are banned; security forces used excessive force, including beatings, tear gas, and firing of live ammunition to disperse unapproved demonstrations ("Country Report on Human Rights Practices 2004") [#29477],  [ID 12299]

"The Constitution provides for freedom of assembly; however, the Government continued to severely restrict this freedom. All rallies and public demonstrations in the country are banned, and no permits were authorized or issued. The authorities generally permitted only government-authorized gatherings and routinely denied permission for or disrupted gatherings they perceived were politically oriented. The Government used the state of emergency as an excuse to restrict gatherings.

Islamic orders associated with opposition political parties, particularly the Ansar (the Umma Party) and Khatimia (the Democratic Unionist Party or DUP) continued to be denied permission to hold large public gatherings during most of the year.

Security forces used excessive force, including beatings, tear gas, and firing of live ammunition to disperse unapproved demonstrations. For example, in Khartoum, at least 10 persons were injured late in the year when riot police using tear gas and batons broke up a demonstration by students from Darfur, who were asking for an end to the violence there."

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01.02.2005 - Source: Integrated Regional Information Network

Port Sudan: At least 25 demonstrators killed and about 100 others wounded after police shot at protestors of Beja ethnic group during two days of riots ("Sudan: Scores killed during riots in Port Sudan") [#36715],  [ID 12301]

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