Khartoum: Minister of Culture, Information, Tourism and Antiquities Khalid Al-Eisir affirmed Sudan's commitment to conveying the truth, informing public opinion, and strengthening dialogue among cultures and peoples.
According to Sudan News Agency, in a statement marking World Radio Day, the minister said Sudan is moving forward decisively to establish a new phase for Sudanese media grounded in combating hate speech, consolidating professionalism and responsibility, shaping national consciousness, and reinforcing dialogue and social cohesion under an inclusive national umbrella - in support of peace, security, and community coexistence.
Al-Eisir noted that World Radio Day was proclaimed by member states of the UNESCO in 2011 and later adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 as an international day. Under the slogan 'Jinakum. Huna Omdurman!' ('We have come to you. This is Omdurman!'), he said Sudan renews its pledge to the radio mission of delivering facts, enlightening public opinion, and fostering intercultural dialogue.
The minister stated that Sudan 'witnessed a crime targeting national awareness itself' when Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia destroyed the premises of the national radio and television authority, including the headquarters of Radio Omdurman, founded in 1940, describing it as one of the oldest and most established free-speech platforms in Sudan, Africa, and the Arab and Islamic worlds.
Referring to his visit to the headquarters on Feb. 6, 2025, followed by additional inspection visits, Al-Eisir said he observed the scale of destruction but also found strong determination among staff. He declared that the national free voice would remain stronger than bullets and that Radio Omdurman would continue broadcasting despite attempts to silence it.
He added that Radio Omdurman has now resumed broadcasting from its main studios in the heart of the national capital under the slogan 'Jinakum.' He noted that installation of a radio transmission station in Khartoum preceded the live broadcast relaunch by several weeks, reaffirming that the ministry is pressing ahead with a comprehensive reset of Sudanese media based on professional standards, social responsibility, and national unity.