Free press in Sudan NOW! Dear member, Today is World Press Freedom Day! On this day we want YOU to take action for Sudanese journalist Abuzar Al Amin and defend the right to freedom of expression. Abuzar Al Amin was the former deputy editor-in-chief of Rai Al Shaab, a Sudanese newspaper linked with the opposition Popular Congress Party. He is now faced with charges of "undermining the Constitution" and "publishing false news". In May 2010, Abuzar was arrested. The next day, the offices of his newspaper were raided and shut down by Sudan's National Intelligence and Security Service. Abuzar was convicted and sentenced to five year's imprisonment because of articles he wrote that were considered critical of the government. One article was an opinion piece, which claimed that the Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir did not enjoy wide support among the population. Even though he was released on bail in August 2011, the charges against him have not been dropped and he has not been brought before a court. As a result, he is currently limited in his capacity to work due to the risk of re-arrest. Abuzar al Amin graphic by AI Australia © Amnesty International TAKE ACTION On World Press Freedom Day, mark this day by acting for the charges against Abuzar to be dropped. READ MORE about Freedom of Expression in Sudan and Amnesty International's work in the country In solidarity, Amnesty International Find us on Twitter and Facebook.   Amnesty International International Secretariat www.amnesty.org 1 Easton Street London, WC1X 0DW United Kingdom How to Unsubscribe You can unsubscribe from this newsletter at any time. Alternatively, you can also unsubscribe from all amnesty.org newsletters. If you are unable to unsubscribe please send us an email at unsubscribe-oc@amnesty.org.