Sudan media behaviour on Aug 2
KHARTOUM, Aug 2, 2005 (Sudan Tribune) — On 2 August Sudan Radio continued to air a repeat of what was aired on 1 August, and regular programming seemed suspended for the day.
Most of the news items were about Dr Garang’s efforts on peace and his activities after being sworn in as first vice-president of Sudan. The radio also carried condolence messages from countries and leaders.
It also reported the return of calm to Khartoum, as well as the death toll of skirmishes on 1 August.
It also reported President Al-Bashir’s visit to southern Juba town and arrival of South African delegation headed by foreign minister in the southern town of New Site. It also reported SPLM leaders in Khartoum receiving condolence messages from the members of the public.
Some personalities were interviewed on the death of Dr John Garang and the peace process.
As was the case yesterday, Sudan TV aired an unscheduled bulletin in Arabic at 1400 gmt, which was shorter in length than that of 1 August – 20 minutes – followed by a press review and later re-runs of tributes to Garang, condolence messages etc. The 1500 gmt bulletin was in English and lasted 13 minutes, followed by repeats; as was the case with the 1600 and 1700 gmt bulletins and what followed.
Material provided by the BBC Monitoring Service.