SUDAN NEWS ALERT: AP - Al-Jazeera says Sudan officials allow it back into Khartoum

16/8/19: AP - Al-Jazeera says Sudan officials allow it back into Khartoum

 AP reports that Al-Jazeera says Sudanese authorities have allowed the re-opening of its bureau in Khartoum after it was closed over two months ago.

 The Qatar-funded broadcaster said Friday that a travel ban imposed on its bureau chief in the Sudanese capital was lifted and that all equipment confiscated following the shutdown was given back.

 In May, Sudan’s authorities shut down the Al-Jazeera bureau only a few days ahead of the June 3 massacre.

 The move to close down Al-Jazeera was seen as part of a wider media and internet blackout imposed by the ruling military council.