Port Sudan media lies in an attempt to condemn the RSF – (Imran as an example)

Similar to others, we were witnesses to Al-Jazeera’s performance during the Sudanese war. Between professional programs and others that attempt to criminalize the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) by any means necessary, the program “Mubasher with Ahmed Taha” may be the most neutral, even though it doesn’t exist without a purpose.

The program “With Imran” aired episodes about the war in Sudan and practiced the art of spreading significant misinformation in order to project a false image. Often, any program broadcasted in areas controlled by the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) defaults to vigorously defending the Army, conducting matters in an unprofessional manner, in addition to aiming to appeasing the Sudanese Army. This -in particular- is the approach of the global Muslim Brotherhood organization, of which Qatar is an avid supporter, especially in the media field. An example of what was presented by the journalist Imran in one episode is an elderly man who recounts the story of his friend who died and no one could shroud him for seven days, even though the speaker -according to his statement- repeatedly pleaded with the Rapid Support Forces present in the area for help, but they refused.

This story, however, is contradicted by another, regarding the same subject, told by young men affiliated with Sheikh Al-Amin in Omdurman. When they reported receiving information about the same matter, they went and dealt appropriately with the body, knowing that the area was under the control of the Rapid Support Forces.

The man who gave the earlier testimony appeared to be unfocused and stuttering, indicating that he had been indoctrinated or that his memory had been impaired due to old age.

The media ought to be fair and just in its coverage of sensitive war topics, preserving the honor and ethics of the media profession, for the nation, for starters, and then for the direct negative impact on society.

Confronting the media’s disinformation campaigns, for the purpose of cheap political gain prompted by the terrorist and Islamist Port Sudan government, ought to be a concern for all honest professionals, so that such examples won’t be awarded an opportunity to widen the gap between Sudanese people.

The Hague