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24 Jun 2019

Sudan crisis: Internet restored - but only for lawyer

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A lawyer in Sudan has told...that the internet has been restored after a three-week shutdown - but only for him. Abdel-Adheem Hassan on...won a lawsuit against telecoms operator Zain Sudan over the blackout ordered by Sudan's military rulers. However, he says his victory is only benefitting him so far as he filed the case in a personal capacity.

The internet was cut off after security forces violently dispersed protesters camping in central Khartoum. The protesters want an end to military rule following the coup against long-time leader Omar al-Bashir in April...

Mr Hassan said he is currently the only civilian in the country able to access the internet without resorting to complicated hacks.

He said he is going back to court...to win the right for more Sudanese people.

"We have a court session tomorrow and another one the day after tomorrow. Hopefully one million people will gain internet access by the end of the week," Mr Hassan added.

BBC Arabic reporter...in Khartoum confirms that the internet remains blocked despite Sunday's court order...

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