location: Khartoum
notes: Dozens of journalists gathered in a vigil in front of the Press and Publications Council in Khartoum to protest against draft amendments to the 2009 Press and Publications Act, which they say puts greater restrictions on the freedom of the press. NISS prevented the protesters from continuing their vigil before the press council and detained two, whom were released later in the day. The protesters moved into another nearby area and continued their chants.
target_text: location: Khartoum, fatalities: 0