Sudan suspends the work of Arab media. Al Arabiya, Al Hadath and Sky News Arabia channels, “for not adhering to the required professionalism and not renewing their licenses.” Sudanese Minister of Culture and Information Graham Abdelkader said that he issued a ministerial decision to stop these channels in Sudan.
She added that the decision came "based on the guidelines and requirements of professionalism and transparency in media work and the interest and values of the Sudanese citizen"