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Maha El-Sanosi

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Blogger and freelance writer based in Khartoum.

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11 November 2012

Sudan: Nuba Mountains Activist Detained for 8 Months

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In the middle of the night on 14 March 2012, the Sudanese National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) abducted a woman named Jalila Khamis Kuku from her home and took her into custody. Denied access to a lawyer and even a change of clothes, Jalila was dragged into a pickup truck in her night gown accompanied by a dozen NISS officers in civilian clothes.

28 August 2012

Sudan: Twitter Activist Released After Two Months in Detention

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'I was threatened w/ sexual assault/abuse numerous times during that day. At one point, even by a top-rank #NISS officer.' In June, the Sudanese National Intelligence & Security Service arresting thousands including Twitter activist Usamah Mohamed Ali.

15 July 2012

Sudan: Women Targeted as #SudanRevolts Enters Second Month

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This Friday paying tribute to the revolutionary women (Kandaka) of Sudan's past, women chanted for the fall of the regime and demanded release of political detainees. Many were tear-gassed and arrested. The day came to be known as 'Kandaka Friday.'

24 June 2012

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Sudan: Unshackling the Sudanese Revolution

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Unlike other countries in the region, Sudan is grossly underreported, and this was ever so evident during Friday and Saturday’s street demonstrations. The Sudanese government keeps a tight grip on local media and bans journalists from reporting on issues of human rights and corruption.

23 June 2012

Sudan: Protests Trigger Arrest of Twitter Activists

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Wide protests in Sudan on Friday led to the crackdown of many Sudanese activists, including prominent Twitter personalities.

22 June 2012

#SudanRevolts in Wake of Austerity Anger

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Amid a complete media blackout, the youth of Sudan have taken to the streets in a nation-wide protest against recent austerity measures. Maha El-Sanosi reports.

3 May 2012

Sudan/South Sudan: Voicing Hope for #newSUDANS

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In the wake of the secession of South Sudan from Sudan in July 2011 and the recent clashes between the two countries over the oil-rich region of Heglig, citizens of both Sudans found themselves in the middle of an ugly upheaval. In her first post for Global Voices, Maha Elsanosi shows us how they are using the hashtag #newSUDANS to give peace a chance.

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