Sudan Tribune - Bias and Credibility

LEAST BIASED

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Overall, we rate the Sudan Tribune as Least Biased due to its generally neutral tone and effort to present multiple perspectives on Sudan’s complex political landscape. However, the outlet’s reliance on quotes without attribution or verifiable sources often limits the transparency and reliability of its reporting. Therefore, we rate the Sudan Tribune as Mostly factual in reporting rather than high.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED (-1.4)
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL (3.8)
Country: France
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: MEDIUM CREDIBILITY

History

The Sudan Tribune is an online news platform established in 2003. The website primarily focuses on news and analysis related to Sudan, South Sudan, and the broader East African region. The Sudan Tribune covers political, social, and economic issues affecting the region, providing news in both English and French to a global audience interested in East African affairs. Sudan Tribune is based in Paris, France.

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Funded by / Ownership

The Sudan Tribune does not disclose specific details about its ownership beyond being managed by a team of independent Sudanese and international journalists. The Sudan Tribune generates revenue primarily through donations and advertising.

Analysis / Bias

The Sudan Tribune primarily focuses on political developments in Sudan, South Sudan, and neighboring regions, emphasizing transitional politics, governance, and conflict. Its coverage often reflects the complexities of Sudan’s political landscape, including interactions between military leaders and pro-democracy activists. While the outlet aims to provide diverse perspectives, it frequently relies on direct quotes and statements without explicitly citing verifiable sources, which can reduce the transparency of its reporting.

For example, in the article “In U.S.-Saudi organized meeting with coup leaders, FFC demand power handover,” the Sudan Tribune reports on a critical meeting between the Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) and Sudan’s military leaders. The article highlights the FFC’s demand for a civilian-led transition, quoting their statement: “The forces of freedom and change have put forward the need to end the coup and hand over power to the people…” It also includes criticism from Mohamed Nagi Alassam, who described the negotiations as “regrettable and unjustified.” While this approach offers a range of views, the lack of attribution for quotes diminishes the overall factual reliability.

Similarly, in the article “RSF kills 10 in second day of attacks on Sudan’s Al Jazirah town,” the Sudan Tribune reports on attacks by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Al Jazirah state. The article details the incidents, including casualty figures and quotes from unnamed residents: “They attacked the town again this morning with greater force, but they were met with resistance,” a resident told Sudan Tribune. However, relying on anonymous sources without additional verification can affect the perceived credibility of the information.

Failed Fact Checks

None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate the Sudan Tribune as Least Biased due to its generally neutral tone and effort to present multiple perspectives on Sudan’s complex political landscape. However, the outlet’s reliance on quotes without attribution or verifiable sources often limits the transparency and reliability of its reporting. Therefore, we rate the Sudan Tribune as Mostly factual in reporting rather than high. (M. Huitsing 11/21/2024)

Source: https://sudantribune.com/

Last Updated on November 21, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check