Twenty-five women, including those named above, were reportedly arrested in Omdurman on 17 December 1992. The had reportedly participated in a demonstration of about 200 women in protest at the cost of living in the capital. Security officials intervened to break up the demonstration, reportedly beating several women as they were arrested. Nadia Said is said to have sustained injuries requiring medical attention. AI is concerned that the women may still be detained at an unknown place and at risk of ill-treatment.
