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"Media abuse" concerns cloud Sudan elections


As Sudan prepares for its first multi-party elections in 24 years, campaigning has been overshadowed by widespread allegations of irregularities.

Some opposition parties have cited lack of access to balanced media coverage among reasons for boycotting the poll.

Al Jazeera's Mohammed Adow reports from Khartoum on how some Sudanese journalists say the government is manipulating media channels to shape public opinion ahead of the vote.

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