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Alleged arbitrary arrest and detention, inadequate conditions of detention, and charges against a human rights defender. According to the information received, on 26 March 2015, agents of the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) raided the Tracks Training Centre in Khartoum and confiscated the laptop and documents of Mr. Adil Bakheit who was conducting a human rights workshop. Subsequently, on 16 April 2015, Mr. Bakheit was arrested by NISS while attending a workshop at the Tracks Training Centre and detained at Al Awasat Police Station. On the same day, the State Security Prosecution Office charged him under the 1991 Criminal Act with, among others, “publication of false news”, “calling for opposition to public authority through the use of violence or criminal force”, “offences against the State undermining the constitutional system” and “waging war against the State” Concern is expressed at the allegations that charges were brought against Mr. Bakheit for his legitimate human rights activities as well as at reports indicating that harassment and criminal prosecution of human rights defenders in Sudan is on the rise.Alleged victims: 1 More details... |
